UCLA rentals under $1,500 a month in Westwood: what's listed in this price range

If you're hunting for UCLA rentals under $1,500 a month in Westwood, the good news is that a handful of rooms and sublets in that range are posted right now, and you can compare them all in our current Westwood listings. Most of what sits in this bracket is a room in a shared apartment rather than a whole unit, and a lot of it is tied to specific dates, so the lease terms matter as much as the rent.

Below are five listings on Off-Campus Universe that come in under that figure, with the price, lease timing and what each lister actually wrote. Early November is a busy stretch for this kind of search. Fall-quarter sublets are winding down, students heading abroad or graduating in December are posting their rooms for winter, and January move-ins are getting snapped up.

Begin your search at Off-Campus Universe, where you can browse current listings near Westwood.

Private bedroom sublet near UCLA (Westwo is a private bedroom offered as a sublease at $1,148/month, and the lister notes utilities are extra. It's unfurnished, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, and the lease timing reads "Now through early Ja", so ask the lister to confirm the exact end date in January. The listing says the building requires approval and has its own application process.

LQQK Furnished Private room, SMC UCLA is a furnished private room at $1,195/month, posted by the owner on a short-term basis. The address is on Ocean Park Blvd, near the West LA and Santa Monica border rather than in Westwood itself, and it's listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. The listing says all utilities and Wi-Fi are included and there's an in-unit washer and dryer. Its start date shows 6/1/2026, which has passed, so confirm current availability before you plan around it.

Westwood Apartment Sublease is listed at $1,050/month for a furnished bedroom in a 2-bed, 2-bath apartment in Westwood, on a year lease with a start date of 9/1/2026. It's listed as more than 10 minutes by car from campus. The listing mentions central air, an in-building washer and dryer, and a garage parking spot available for an extra monthly fee. Since that start date has passed, check with the lister whether the room is still open and what the remaining term looks like.

The Pink Palace is a furnished 2-bed, 2-bath apartment sublease on Gayley Ave at $1,350/month, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. It isn't available right away: the dates are listed as "Jan1st to March 31st", which lines up neatly with winter quarter. The listing says there's a balcony, laundry and a parking space the lister rents out separately.

Shared Room Near UCLA is a furnished spot on Strathmore Dr at $1,220/month plus utilities, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The dates read "January to August" on a 7-month term, and the listing describes the room as shared, so ask exactly how many people share the bedroom and bathroom. The lister mentions in-unit laundry, a gym and a rooftop pool in the building.

What this price range looks like around Westwood

Westwood is a small, dense neighborhood wrapped around campus, and rent there runs high for Los Angeles. That's why almost everything we have listed in this bracket is a room, a shared room or a sublet with set dates. Whole one-bedroom apartments at this price are rare, so most people in this range end up splitting a larger unit or taking over someone else's lease for a quarter or two.

The five listings above show the trade-offs pretty clearly. The cheapest options either come unfurnished or have a start date you'll need to check, while the furnished rooms closer to campus cost a bit more and often run on fixed winter or spring dates. One listing sits outside Westwood near Santa Monica, which can be worth it if you have a car and want included utilities, but make sure the commute works for your schedule before you commit.

Sublets are the main currency here. Leases in this area often follow the academic year, so when someone leaves for a quarter, studies abroad or graduates early, they post the room. That gives you short, flexible options, but it also means building rules can apply. One of the listings above mentions a building approval process and application fee, and that's common for sublets in managed buildings. Ask about those steps early so they don't slow down a January move-in.

UCLA rentals under $1,500 a month in Westwood: how to compare them

When you compare UCLA rentals under $1,500 a month in Westwood, start with the total monthly cost rather than the headline rent. Two of the listings above say utilities are extra, one says all utilities are included, and parking is often a separate monthly charge. A room that looks cheaper on paper can end up costing more once you add utilities, a parking space and any one-time building fees.

Next, look at the dates. Several of these listings are sublets with fixed windows, such as January through March or January through August. That can be ideal if you only need housing for winter or spring, but it's a problem if you want to stay through next year. If you need something longer, ask each lister whether the leaseholder or building would let you take over the full lease or renew afterward.

Then check what you're actually sharing. A private bedroom in a shared apartment is very different from a shared bedroom, and bathroom arrangements vary a lot. Read each description closely and ask the lister how many people live in the unit, who shares the bathroom and how common areas and chores are handled. It's also worth asking whether the furniture shown stays with the room, since furnished and unfurnished listings sit side by side in this price range.

Finally, think about timing. Early November is when winter-quarter sublets get posted and claimed, and next-fall leases in Westwood start signing earlier than many people expect. If you see a room that fits, reach out soon, ask for a video tour if you can't see it in person, and get the terms in writing before you send any money.

Tips for renting in Westwood this winter

• Ask the lister for the full monthly cost, including utilities, parking and any building or application fees, before you compare rents.

• For sublets, confirm that the building or original landlord approves the arrangement and get the exact start and end dates in writing.

• If a listing's start date has already passed, message the lister to confirm the room is still open and what term is left.

• Start looking at next-fall leases now if you plan to stay, since many Westwood units for the coming school year get signed over the winter.

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