November Room Rentals in San Mateo County: Have a room? Need a room?

South San Francisco, CA   November 5, 2014   Submitted by HIP HOUSING 

Do you know anyone looking for a housemate or renter, or trying to rent out a room in their home? HIP Housing’s Home Sharing program can help make that a safe, comfortable process. HIP Housing has given free, long-term support to those who need it most in San Mateo County for 42 years. This is especially important now, as our county has become one of the most expensive areas to live in within the United States. The need for extra income is a common one, and renting out a room in your home is a great way to reduce costs and stimulate your community.

SEEKING A HOME TO SHARE

Single female seeks room to rent between Belmont and Menlo Park. She can pay up to $700 per month. She has a cat but can leave it with friends if necessary. Seeking nonsmoking housemate. Spends time working, traveling around the bay area or with doing activities with family. Has a very busy schedule.

Single female recently located to the Bay Area for a job transfer with her employer. She is looking to rent a room anywhere between the mid and South parts of the County. She has a dog she would like to bring with her. Seeking nonsmoking housemate. Hoping to find a room with its own bathroom. She spends time working, volunteering, doing hobbies and being with friends.

Single male seeking to find housing between the Mid to Southern parts of the County. He can pay up to $600 and is seeking a nonsmoking housemate. Seeking a housemate who has a great personality, outgoing, honest, reliable, and kind. Spends time working out, spending time building a business, and working as an independent contractor. He’s planning on going back to school.

Senior male seeking a room to rent after deciding to give up a 1 bedroom apartment due to rent increases. Said he rarely sleeps at home and often stays with his partner. Spends time doing office work or volunteering, traveling, going to the theater, taking nature walks, family activities, reading. Can pay up to $1,000 and is willing to live anywhere in the County.

Single female was renting an apartment but gave it up due to it being too expensive. She needs to find a room to rent for around $550 per month and in the Northern part of San Mateo County. Seeking nonsmoker. Seeking friendly, respectful housemate. Spends time working and with her family.

Senior male needs new housing since landlord is selling the home he has been living in. Hoping to move sometime in October. He is a life-long carpenter and a published author. Can pay up to $1,000 for a room anywhere in the County. Outside smoker and pets ok.

Single parent mom looking to rent a room in the North County and can pay up to $1300. She is also willing to meet another single parent and possibly find a place to rent together. Seeking a nonsmoking housemate. She is a therapist trainee and spends time in training, seeing clients, reading books. In her free time, she spends time outdoors, walking and hiking.

Single male recently found a job with local nonprofit and needs to find a place to rent closer to his place of employment. Can pay up to $1200 for furnished or unfurnished room in the mid-County. Smokers and pets ok. Loves to travel and listen to classical music.

Single female has been renting a room in a home what will be sold. Spends time working, going out with friends, watching tv. Can pay up to $600 for a room in the northern part of the County. Seeking a nonsmoking housemate and living in a household without cats.

HOMES SHARES FOR RENT

Daly City: Inlaw unit for rent for $700 including utilities. $700 deposit. Private bath, separate entrance, sitting room, unfurnished. Homeowner will consider someone who has a pet but prefers a non-smoker. Seeking single person who is quiet and clean.

Daly City: Unfurnished room in 4 bedroom, 3 bath home to rent. $700 with a $700 deposit. Shared bath. Seeking single person. Outside smoker ok; no pets. House overlooks the water.

East Palo Alto: Senior female seeking housemate to exchange cooking, cleaning, laundry and doing some errands in exchange for rent. Room is located in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home and is furnished. Seeking nonsmoker and someone without pets. Home provider enjoys reading, spending time with family and attending church.

Half Moon Bay: Senior female with 2 bedroom 2 bath mobile home seeking a housemate to pay $450 rent and exchange

some companionship and going on walks together. Mobile home is 3 blocks away from the ocean. Room is furnished and will have its own bathroom. Homeowner has a small dog and will consider another pet. Outside smoker ok. Homeowner’s family lives close by.

Pacifica: One bedroom, 1 bath apartment to share with female housemate who will give up the bedroom for the housemate to rent for $650. $40 per month utility cost. Unfurnished. Home provider has 2 indoor cats but cannot accept additional pets. Seeking nonsmoker.

Redwood City: One bedroom to rent in a mobile home that has 3BR/1BA. Maximum of 1 person. The room will rent for $600/month with $600 deposit. Can be furnished or unfurnished. Shared bath. Laundry, public transportation, and street parking. Owner does not smoke but will accept outside smoker.

Redwood City: Two bedroom, 1.5 duplex to share with female housemate. The unfurnished room is located upstairs and will rent for $900/month with a $450 deposit. Homeowner has 2 dogs and 1 outdoor cat but cannot accept additional pets. Seeking nonsmoker.

San Bruno: Owner of 4BR/3BA home has one furnished/unfurnished room available for one person max. Owner needs assistance with cooking, cleaning, companionship. Owner has one housemate currently. No smokers will be accepted and owner does not smoke. One cat OK; owner has cat. Laundry, street parking, use of kitchen. Near public transportation. Home located in beautiful neighborhood and is clean, comfortable and safe.

San Carlos: Senior homeowner has 3 bedroom, 2 bath home and a room to rent for $1,000. $500 deposit. The room has a private 1/2 bath and separate entrance-furnished room with day bed, dresser, closet, close to public trans, walking distance to down town. Homeowner has a dog but cannot accept additional pets. Seeking nonsmoker.

South SF: Three bedroom, 1 bath home to share with female housemate. Unfurnished room will rent for $800 with an $800 deposit. Seeking nonsmoker and no pets. Homeowner has 1 small dog. Convenient location.

For more info contact HIP HOUSING:

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