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  • Can I get featured on Off-Campus Universe social channels?
    Absolutely. We regularly feature listings on our Instagram, TikTok, and email campaigns—and we’re always looking for standout properties to spotlight. If your listing includes great photos, unique layouts, special deals (like waived deposits or student discounts), or is in a prime location near UCLA, there’s a strong chance it’ll be selected. We create customized Instagram carousel posts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok walk-through videos that highlight your unit and reach thousands of students within the UCLA housing ecosystem. Properties that include student-friendly perks like flexible leases, furnished units, or utilities included tend to perform very well on social. Some of our featured listings have gone viral within student communities and filled in less than a week. If you’d like to be considered for a feature, just email owenconrad@offcampus-universe.com or submit the form when you list. Our team reviews submissions weekly and prioritizes high-appeal units for max exposure. It’s the easiest way to get your listing advertised while tapping into one of the most engaged student housing audiences in LA.
  • How do I find a roommate for housing near UCLA?
    Off-Campus Universe provides two smart ways to help UCLA students find compatible roommates. First, join our Roommate Group Chat, where you can post roommate requests, chat directly with other students, and find shared housing options in real-time. This is great for those who want informal connections and fast responses. Second, use our Roommate Profile Matcher, which lets you create a personal profile with your housing budget, lifestyle preferences (quiet, social, etc.), lease timeline, and gender preferences. Our system then recommends profiles that align with your criteria. It’s especially helpful if you're new to LA or looking for safe, student-verified roommates. All users are university-affiliated, and you can connect via private messages. You can start your roommate search today or update your preferences any time by visiting our roommate portal.
  • How do I list one or multiple rental properties for UCLA students on Off-Campus Universe?
    Whether you're a student subletting a room, an individual landlord, or a property management company with several units near UCLA, listing on Off-Campus Universe - UCLA is quick, flexible, and designed for high visibility. To get started, visit our List a Property page and choose your account type. The listing process takes just a few minutes — you'll upload photos, set pricing, indicate lease terms, describe amenities, and highlight what makes your property ideal for UCLA students. All listings are reviewed for quality and go live once approved. We offer two main types of plans: Standard Listing: $49.99/month Great for individual landlords or subletters. Includes placement in student search results, landlord dashboard access, and basic listing support. Featured Listing: $149.99/month Includes homepage spotlight, email campaign feature, Instagram shoutout, and enhanced visibility in search results. If you're a property manager or leasing multiple units near UCLA (especially in Westwood, Brentwood, or Sawtelle), we offer Multi-Unit Listing Packages: PackageListingsMonthly CostIncludesPackage 11–5 listings$300/monthFeatured homepage box, 3 highlighted listings, microsite with up to 5 units, 1 email blast & IG promo per quarterPackage 26–10 listings$500/monthMicrosite with 10 listings, 2 IG promos per quarter, email blast, and student referralsPackage 311–15 listings$700/monthMicrosite with up to 15 listings, 3 IG promos, email & social marketing, and high-priority exposure 🔄 Properties can be rotated throughout the year based on availability. If you need more than 15 active listings, each additional unit is $40/month. All packages include a custom-branded microsite, featured description banners, and quarterly student outreach campaigns via email and social channels. It’s a great fit for apartment buildings or multi-property portfolios looking to tap into UCLA’s student housing demand. 📧 Ready to start? Contact owenconrad@offcampus-universe.com for onboarding or a custom quote tailored to your property size and goals.
  • Who do I contact for help with my listing or account?
    If you ever need support with your listing, billing, edits, or account access, our team is here to help quickly and thoroughly. You can reach us anytime via email at support@offcampus-universe.com, or use the Contact Us form directly on the site. We typically respond within 24–48 hours, often sooner. Whether you’re a landlord managing multiple units near UCLA, a student subletter looking to modify your post, or a new user having trouble uploading media, we’re here to guide you through every step. We also handle listing approvals, flagging issues, and can walk you through upgrading from a basic listing to a featured spot. Have a listing that suddenly went inactive? Want to change a photo or your rent price mid-cycle? Just shoot us a message. Our support team specializes in helping landlords and students in university-specific contexts, so you won’t get generic answers—we’re focused on making your UCLA listing work for this exact market. Don’t hesitate to reach out!
  • How do I find off-campus housing near UCLA?
    Finding housing near UCLA is simple with Off-Campus Universe. Our platform curates listings tailored for UCLA students across popular areas like Westwood, Sawtelle, Brentwood, and Palms. You can search by filters like price range, number of bedrooms, lease length, pet-friendly units, and more. Each listing includes detailed descriptions, photos, amenities, landlord info, and walk times to campus. We also feature move-in-ready apartments that align with UCLA’s academic calendar, especially for Fall and Spring intakes. Whether you're looking for a studio apartment, a private bedroom in a shared house, or a fully furnished short-term rental, you’ll find options that match your student lifestyle. New listings are added daily, and our map view helps you visualize location and proximity to key spots like grocery stores, libraries, and campus shuttles. Visit our "Housing near UCLA" page to begin browsing.
  • Do you promote listings directly to UCLA students?
    Yes, we go beyond the basics. Off-Campus Universe is UCLA-specific, and our entire promotional ecosystem is built to reach students where they already are. New listings aren’t just posted to the site—they’re pushed across multiple channels. We send out weekly email newsletters to our database of UCLA student subscribers, alerting them to new properties based on budget, location, and housing type. This makes our outreach feel personal and timely. We also post your listings on our Instagram Stories and Highlights, reaching thousands of followers weekly. Many of these students are already in housing search mode, so we give you real-time engagement opportunities. Beyond that, we post in UCLA-dedicated student groups, including Class of 2025–2028 Instagram and Snapchat channels. If your listing includes standout visuals or competitive rent, you’re likely to get even more traction. Our goal is to put your listing in front of real students, at the exact time they’re looking, not just leave it in a database.
  • How do you promote UCLA listings to students?
    At Off-Campus Universe, we don’t just list your rental—we actively promote it to thousands of UCLA students through a multichannel strategy designed for high visibility and fast results. Your listing is automatically placed at the top of the property listings page, increasing views from students actively searching for housing. We then feature it in a customized Instagram post on our account @UCLAUniverse.Housing, highlighting key listing details like location, amenities, and pricing. Beyond static exposure, we push your listing into the hands of real Bruins by advertising in UCLA Class of 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 Instagram groups, ensuring reach across multiple cohorts. We also market through Snapchat stories targeting the same class year groups—ideal for short attention spans and quick swipes. Every listing is additionally featured in our weekly email campaign, which is sent to our UCLA Universe subscriber list, made up of students actively looking for housing or roommates. This combination of high-traffic real estate placements, targeted social outreach, and newsletter placement results in a higher listing success rate than passive platforms. You get visibility where UCLA students already hang out—and that makes the difference.
  • Is there a map view to browse UCLA housing options?
    Yes! Our interactive map view is one of the most popular tools on Off-Campus Universe. It allows UCLA students to visually explore listings by proximity to campus, public transit stops, grocery stores, gyms, and student hotspots. You can filter map results by price, lease start date, bedrooms, and amenities. The pins show verified listings, and hovering gives you a preview of photos, pricing, and availability. You can also draw custom search zones to stay within your desired commute range or neighborhood. Whether you're trying to find a room right across from campus or want to be near Westwood Village cafés, the map makes comparison simple. This feature is mobile-friendly and integrates with our listing pages for quick access to details and contact info. It’s perfect for students unfamiliar with LA geography or needing to match a transit schedule.
  • What types of housing listings are accepted on UCLA Universe?
    We accept a wide range of listings as long as they are relevant, accessible, and safe for UCLA students. This includes individual rooms, entire apartments, shared housing arrangements, furnished student sublets, short-term rentals, and even full houses for student groups or co-living. Units must be within a reasonable distance from UCLA, ideally located in neighborhoods with good public transit or walking access to campus. Westwood, Brentwood, Palms, and Mid-City are top areas among students. Listings should include detailed photos, accurate pricing, and a description of amenities like laundry, parking, A/C, and internet. We also prioritize safety — properties should comply with local housing standards and be free from health or structural concerns. Listings from landlords, property managers, and verified student subletters are all welcome. Premium listings with full descriptions and media are most likely to get matched.
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