South San Francisco, CA May 3, 2015 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 non-profit 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 help your community. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS HOME SHARING OPPORTUNITIES OR OTHER AVAILABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONTACT 650-348-6660 x303 or visit www.hiphousing.org
HOMES SHARES FOR RENT
Daly City – Furnished room for one person in a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with wheelchair access. Owner is a single mother and has a friendly dog. There is street parking and the apartment is near public transportation. Room is
$825 with a $450 deposit and shared utilities. Tenant must have a good sense of humor.
East Palo Alto – Furnished room for one person in a 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath apartment. Homeowner seeking a housemate to exchange services. Owner needs assistance with housework and transportation. Owner is looking for someone who is neat, pleasant and does not use drugs or alcohol or smoke.
Half Moon Bay – Furnished room in a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom house. Rent is $900 with a $350 deposit. There is street parking and nearby public transportation. Laundry is available and some kitchen privileges. Two persons are ok. Tenant must be neat, clean, quiet and respectful.
Pacifica – Furnished room for one person who will share a 5-bedroom, 2 bath house in a quiet neighborhood near the beach and public transportation. Laundry and street parking are available. Rent is $550 with $150 deposit; no pets or smoking. Tenant must be clean, neat, friendly and respectful.
Redwood City – Furnished room for one in a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom house in a family neighborhood with gardening. Rent is $850 with $400 deposit, and utilities are shared. Laundry facilities, off street parking and public transportation are available. Owner has 2 cats. Tenant must be mature, courteous, quiet, neat and clean.
San Bruno – Furnished or unfurnished room for one in a 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom house. Limited kitchen or laundry facilities are available. There is street parking and the home is near shopping. Rent is $550 with $200 deposit. Owner does not accept pets or smoking. Tenant should have a car as public transportation is some distance away. Seeking a housemate who is there part-time.
San Carlos – Furnished room for one in a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in the San Carlos hills. There is a swimming pool and the complex is near a park. Rent is $1,000 with $500 deposit. Laundry and street parking are available. Owner has a cat but does not allow other pets.
San Mateo – Living room accommodation for one person in a 1-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with. Rent is $600 with $500 deposit and utilities are shared and will be about $15 per month. Laundry, street parking, storage are available. Public transportation is nearby. Owner will allow outside smoking.
San Mateo – Two rooms for rent in a furnished 4-bedroom, 2 bathroom house. Tenant would have two bedrooms and a private bathroom. Rent for the two bedrooms is 1,495. Utilities are shared and laundry facilities are available. There is street parking, but no public transportation. Owner does not allow smoking.
RENTERS SEEKING A HOME
Female seeking room for rent anywhere between Daly City and San Mateo. She is able to pay $1,000 per month. Seeker is a non-smoker who does not need parking. Seeker is in very good health and enjoys reading, drawing, cooking, outdoor trips, travel to parks for walking. She likes to be in the sun outside and sometimes prefers inside activities. She is also willing to help with any errands or cleaning around the home.
Male looking for room to rent from Daly City to San Mateo. He is able to pay $1,000 a month for rent. He is a non-smoker who will accept living with a smoker. Seeker needs to be close to public transportation and either furnished or unfurnished bedroom. Seeker spends most of time at school or volunteering. He is looking for someone relatable. He is an easy going and mellow housemate.
Female seeking room to rent from San Mateo to Menlo Park. She is able to pay $1,000 for rent. Seekers spends her time at work and on her free time she enjoys attending church and volunteering. She is a friendly kind person who is willing to help around the home and with errands.
Male seeking room to rent from So. San Francisco to San Mateo. He is able to pay $1, 200 per month for rent. He is looking for a quiet house mate. He is a not a smoker, but is willing to live with a smoker. He does not own any pets, but will accept living with them. He is a full time worker, and when he is not at work, he travels on the weekends.
Female seeking room to rent from Burlingame to Menlo Park. Seeker is able to pay $2,000 a month for rent. She is a non-smoker who is in excellent health. She is looking for a quiet housemate. She spends most time at work, but enjoys attending church , traveling and volunteering.
Male seeking room to rent in San Carlos and Belmont. He is able to pay $1,500 a month for rent. He is a non-smoker, that cannot live with a smoker. He will accept living with pets. He is looking for someone clean and active to share home with. When he is not working, he enjoys spending his free time, restoring vintage bikes.
Female seeking room from South San Francisco to Redwood Shores. She is able to pay $950 per month. She is a non-smoker who does not own any pets, but will accept pets except for cats. She is looking for a nice, dependable housemate to share home with. She spends her time by practicing chiropractor, involved in spiritual community and also volunteer work in her community.
Male looking for room to rent from San Carlos to Portola Valley. He is able to pay $800 a month for rent. He is a non-smoker, who will accept living with a smoker. He does not own any pets, but will accept living with pets. He is looking for someone respectful, neat and quiet to share home with. He enjoys spending time his free time visiting his friends.
Female seeking room to rent from San Bruno to Menlo Park. Seeker is able to pay $800 a month. She is a non-smoker, who will accept living with an outside smoker. Seeker is looking for a quiet, female to share a home with. She spends most of her time at work, but when not at work, she enjoys kayaking, playing tennis, and jogging every morning.
Female looking for room to rent from Burlingame to East Palo Alto. She is able to pay $600 a month for rent. She is an outside smoker, who will accept living with an outside smoker as well. She spends most of her time at work, as a nanny and health care work. She is looking to share a home with someone who is clean and friendly.
Male seeking room to rent from Brisbane to Woodside. He is able to pay $950 a month for rent. He is a non-smoker and will not accept living with a smoker. He does not own any pets, but will accept living with some. Seeker enjoys landscaping, gardening, and designing. He spends most of his time painting, walking, and gardening.
For more info contact HIP HOUSING:
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HIP Housing Main Office
364 South Railroad Avenue,
San Mateo, CA 94401
tel: (650)348-6660
fax: (650)348-0284
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HIP Housing Field Offices
2600 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
tel: (650)780-7511
271 – 92nd Street
Daly City, CA 94015
tel: (650)301-8414
601 Grand Ave.
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
tel: (650)829-3971
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS HOME SHARING OPPORTUNITIES OR OTHER AVAILABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONTACT 650-348-6660 x303 or visit www.hiphousing.org