Housing Options

Orinda Homestay | YMCA | I-House | UC Residence Hall

For photos, go to www.esi.edu or click on the links to the providers below.

Airbnb is another option for short term stays: airbnb.com

2016 Prices

 

4-week Spring/Fall Price

3-week Summer Price

Deposit

Meals

Kitchen

Bath

Class

BART

UC Residence Hall

Not Available

Double:
$1310
Single:
$1730

Total due before arrival

10 meals per week
included

Kitchen with
microwave

Shared

5-minute walk

15-minute walk

Extras: high-speed Internet access, telephone in room (local calls free), TV in lounge, Ping-Pong, billiards, basketball, outdoor areas, linens, and coin-operated laundry.

I-House

Not Available

7/3-8/13 only

Double:
$2501
Single:
$3157

$35 app fee

$1000 Deposit

60 meals

None

Shared

5-minute walk

10-minute walk

Extras: Cafe, common room, many optional activities.

YMCA

Single:
$1650

3wk Single:
$1220
4 wk Single:
$TBA

Credit Card or Check

None

Light use.

Shared

15-minute walk

2-minute walk

Extras: telephone and DSL in room, TV in lounge, pools, gym, yoga and dance lessons, linens, and coin-operated laundry.

Durant Hall

Double:
$930

3wk Dbl:
$825


$200 Damage Deposit

none

yes

Shared

5-minute walk

15-minute walk

Extras: 2 kitchens with refrigerators and dining areas, free wireless, linens and coin-operated laundry.

Orinda Homestay Program

Placement fee of $225 +
$41 per night (double) or $45 per night (single)

Placement fee of $225 + $43 per night (double) or 47 per night (single)

Total due 14 days prior to arrival

14 meals per week; breakfast and dinner daily

Varies

Varies

Average 30 to 60 minutes by BART and bus

Distance by BART varies

Extras: vary by location.

 

Applying and Paying for Housing

Fill out #4 on the Application for Enrollment.
ESI will forward your request to the housing provide.
ESI will send you further information with your acceptance documents.
Housing providers will contact you directly for more information or deposit or full payment if it is due before arrival.
UC Residence Hall is the ONLY case where you should make a housing payment to ESI.
If for any reason you do not receive housing confirmation within three days of your request or if you have other questions, please contact our office immediately. info@esi.edu

pdf version: Housing 2016

 

 

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