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David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA - Housing Guide for Medical Students & Residents

About David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is a leading public medical school located in Los Angeles, California. Part of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), it is based in Westwood and trains medical students, residents, fellows, and visiting electives across a wide network of hospitals and clinical sites.

Primary affiliated training sites include UCLA Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and multiple specialty clinics throughout the Los Angeles region.

Due to the distributed nature of clinical training, learners often require flexible housing options that accommodate rotations across multiple locations.

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Housing Near UCLA / Geffen School of Medicine

Housing near UCLA and the Geffen School of Medicine is highly competitive, particularly in West Los Angeles.

MedsHousing supports medical students, residents, fellows, nurses, and allied health professionals with furnished and unfurnished housing options near hospitals and training sites.

Browse available listings in Los Angeles medical housing or explore options across California medical housing and USA medical housing for healthcare professionals.

For short-term rotations, electives, or temporary placements, explore short-term medical housing and visiting elective housing options designed for flexibility.

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Popular Neighborhoods for UCLA Medical Learners

Westwood

• Closest to UCLA campus and hospital
• Walking distance to many clinical sites
• Highly competitive rental market
• Ideal for students and residents with demanding schedules

Santa Monica

• Approximately 10-20 minutes commute
• Coastal lifestyle with strong amenities
• Popular for residents and fellows
• Access to UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Brentwood

• Approximately 10-15 minutes commute
• Quiet, residential environment
• Higher-end rental options

Culver City

• Approximately 15-25 minutes commute
• Growing tech and residential area
• More diverse housing options

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Commute and Transportation

Driving is common for learners at UCLA, though some areas offer walkable or bikeable access.

Estimated commute times:

• Westwood: 0-10 minutes
• Santa Monica: 10-20 minutes
• Brentwood: 10-15 minutes
• Culver City: 15-25 minutes

Learners should consider proximity to their primary training hospital when selecting housing.

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Clinical Training Locations

Learners at the David Geffen School of Medicine train across multiple sites, including:

• Housing near Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
• Housing near UCLA Medical Center
• Housing near UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Because rotations may vary, flexible lease options and furnished accommodations are often preferred.

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Why Use MedsHousing

MedsHousing is designed specifically for the medical community and supports both housing seekers and landlords.

For medical learners:

• Access housing near hospitals and training sites
• Flexible rental options aligned with clinical schedules
• Ability to connect directly with landlords

For landlords:

• Reach a targeted audience of healthcare professionals
• List furnished or unfurnished properties
• Increase visibility with MedsGold listings

View current WANT ADS from medical learners seeking housing or post a WANT AD to connect with available properties.

Landlords can list a property for medical professionals and connect with reliable healthcare tenants.

Healthcare organizations and training programs can also partner with MedsHousing to support recruitment through housing solutions.

This school has multiple campuses

University of California Los Angeles UCLA ; David Geffen School of Medicine
10833 Le Conte Ave
Los Angeles
90024
California - United States