UCLA rentals under 5 minutes from campus: the shortest drives to class

These UCLA rentals under 5 minutes from campus by car are the shortest drives to class we have listed right now. All five current Westwood listings below are marked as under five minutes by car, and they range from a short sublease room to a full guest house.

It's early November, which means two things. Fall subleases are winding down and rooms are opening for January, and owners are starting to line up tenants for next fall. A short drive matters most when you have early classes or a late lab, so it's worth knowing exactly what each listing offers before you message anyone.

Below, you'll find each listing with its price, lease type and what its description says, followed by what to compare and what to ask before you sign anything.

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

Private bedroom sublet near UCLA (Westwo is a private room in a shared apartment for $1,148/month, posted by a student. It's a sublease, and the description says it's on Veteran Ave and available now through early January. The room is unfurnished and utilities are extra, according to the listing.

The Westholme is a two-bedroom, two-bath condo on Wilshire Blvd for $5,400/month. It's unfurnished, with a listed start of 11/1/2026 and a minimum 12-month lease. The listing says there's in-unit laundry, a fitness center, a heated pool and two parking spaces, and no pets.

Modern full guest-house next to UCLA is a two-bedroom, two-bath guest house for $4,175/month on a 9-month lease, listed as ready as soon as possible. The description places it in lower Bel Air near Sunset Blvd. The listing says all utilities and internet are included, with a private washer and dryer.

Private Room in 2 Beds·2 Baths ·905 sqft is listed at $2,100/month in a furnished two-bedroom condo on Roebling Ave, posted by a student. The listing says the price is for the larger bedroom with its own bath and parking. It's a year lease with a listed start of 9/13/2026, so confirm current dates with the lister.

Hilgard apartment is an unfurnished one-bedroom, one-bath apartment in Westwood Village for $2,350/month on a 12-month lease. The listing says rent covers all utilities except internet and that there's a laundry room in the building. Its listed start date was 8/10/2026, so check what's open now.

What a short drive to campus costs in Westwood

Being this close to campus by car doesn't come with a single price. On this list, a room in a shared apartment sits a little over a thousand a month, a room with its own bath in a condo is around two thousand, a one-bedroom apartment is a bit higher, and whole units with two bedrooms run into the four and five thousand range.

That spread comes down to one question: are you renting a room or the whole place? The two highest-priced listings are entire units. If you split one of them with a roommate, your share looks very different from the headline number, but you'll also be on the lease together, so pick that person carefully.

Furnishing is the next split. Only one of these five is marked furnished. The sublease lister says they can add a bed and desk for an approved renter, but plan on buying or borrowing furniture for the rest. That's a real cost for a one-semester stay.

Lease length varies too. You'll see a sublease running to early January, a 9-month lease, and three 12-month leases. Match the lease to your plans before you fall for a place.

It's also worth thinking about who you'll be dealing with. Two of these are posted by students and three by owners. A student sublease usually means you'll be working with the current tenant and the building at the same time, while an owner listing is more direct. Neither is better, but the paperwork looks different, so ask how the process works up front.

If you're comparing a room against a whole unit, add up the full monthly cost per person, including utilities, parking and furniture. A cheaper room that needs a new bed and desk can end up close to a slightly pricier furnished room once the first month is done.

UCLA rentals under 5 minutes from campus: what to check beyond the drive

Before you commit to one of these UCLA rentals under 5 minutes from campus by car, check parking. A short drive doesn't help if there's nowhere to leave the car. The Westholme and Roebling Ave listings mention parking, the guest house mentions street parking, and the sublease says building parking isn't guaranteed.

Next, look at what the rent includes. Two of these listings say utilities are included and one says utilities are extra. Ask each lister for a typical monthly bill if utilities aren't part of the rent.

Timing is the third piece. The sublease ends in early January, which could suit you if you're only here for fall wrap-up or need a bridge while you wait for a spring room. For everything else, the listed start dates are from late summer or this month, so ask what's actually open and when.

Last, ask about building approval. The sublease description says the building requires an application and approval. Condos and managed buildings often have their own rules, so ask early so the paperwork doesn't hold up your move.

Pets are another thing to settle early. The Westholme listing says no pets. If you have one, ask every other lister directly, and ask about any pet deposit or monthly fee before you apply.

And see the place before you pay. The sublease listing says video tours are available anytime, and it's worth asking other listers for one too. Ask to see the actual unit, the parking spot and the laundry, not just photos.

Four quick checks for a close-in rental

• Ask exactly where you'll park and whether a spot is guaranteed or extra.

• Confirm whether the price is for a room or the whole unit, and whose name goes on the lease.

• Get a list of which utilities are included and an estimate for the ones that aren't.

• If you need a spring move-in, ask listers about January openings now, before the winter break rush.

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