| Private Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1645 | $1435 | $1325 |
| 12 Weeks | $4935 | $4305 | $3975 |
| 20 Weeks | $8225 | $7175 | $6625 |
| 24 Weeks | $9870 | $8610 | $7950 |
| Shared Room | Breakfast & Dinner | Breakfast | Room Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $1250 | $1100 | $1000 |
| 12 Weeks | $3750 | $3300 | $3000 |
| 20 Weeks | $6250 | $5500 | $5000 |
| 24 Weeks | $7500 | $6600 | $6000 |
College of Alameda is a public community college located on Alameda Island in Alameda, California, across the estuary from Oakland. Part of the Peralta Community College District, College of Alameda offers transfer preparation, career technical education, and ESOL programs, and supports F-1 international students through the Peralta Colleges Office of International Education (OIE).
USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending College of Alameda. Everything is included in one flat monthly rate — your furnished room, Wi-Fi, utilities, and an English-speaking American host family. No lease to sign. No credit history needed. No furniture to buy. Just arrive and settle in.
Your host family is your first connection to American life. You practice English every day at home — not just in the classroom. You learn how Americans cook, celebrate, and live. Many international students say their host family became some of their closest friends in the US.
Short stays of 4 weeks and longer stays are both available, so your housing near College of Alameda matches your program length exactly. Airport pickup is available upon request — contact our office for details.
Yes. USH offers homestay accommodation for international students attending College of Alameda, including F-1 and J-1 visa students.
Yes. Homestay gives you a stable, furnished home in the East Bay with all utilities included in one flat monthly rate — a simple and affordable housing solution while you study at College of Alameda, without the complexity of finding an apartment in the Bay Area.
Yes. USH accommodates study abroad groups and student delegations attending College of Alameda. Contact our office for group availability and rates.
Stays start at a minimum of 4 weeks. You can book short-term or for a full academic term. There is no long-term lease required.