Finding alternative housing in San Francisco
Yes there is craigslist and room share and all those things. this is for people looking for other options. perhaps you can’t pay a deposit, or are booking from far away. Perhaps you can’t deal with a credit check or what have you. I send this list to people often and thought I’d just share it publicly ❤
:: Affordable monthly options
2. This group arrange rooms in shared houses with minimal fuss and they have rooms for $1350 in a range of different locations in SF.
3. Common also offer simple coliving solutions. The SF ones are pricey but there have a place in MacArthur which is beautiful and affordable.
:: Hotels with monthly rates
Casa Melissa //615 Union St San Francisco, CA 94133
Podroom — these are barebones pods in shared rooms. Not the best value but central, simple and easy to book for a month (+/-)
A bit expensive but worth a look
Amsterdam Hostel, is often about $30 a night and you can book longer stays.
:: Commodified coliving
Urban Nests have a couple of affordable spaces.
:: Short term stays
The Green Tortoise — I stayed here on my first trip to SF. It’s huge, fun, friendly and communal. There is good shared common space, a large shared kitchen, lots of events and so on.
Embassy Network — intentional community in lower haight
Air B & B
Easy Apartments
