Whether you are a new or returning member of the USC community, choosing where to live near campus is not a small decision. To help make it easier for prospective residents to navigate the USC off-campus housing options available to them, we have compiled some frequently asked questions into one handy page.
From campus proximity and furnished floor plans to study spaces, poolside amenities, parking, security, and pet policies, these answers are designed to help Trojans understand what life at West 27th Place looks like before committing to a year-long lease. Located just steps from campus and close to Exposition Park, USC Village, the Coliseum, and downtown L.A., West 27th Place gives students a convenient home base for classes, game days, late-night study sessions, and everything in between.
1. Location & Proximity to Campus
West 27th Place is located at 530 W 27th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, just 0.17 miles from the University of Southern California. This close-to-campus location places students near classes, libraries, dining, shopping, and Los Angeles landmarks while keeping daily routines simple.
West 27th Place is 0.17 miles from USC, making it one of the most convenient options among student apartments near USC. Leavey Library is just 0.1 miles away, and Fertitta Hall, Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Tommy Trojan, and Bovard Auditorium are each only 0.2 miles away.
West 27th Place is close to many of USC’s main academic, student life, and event destinations, including:
- Leavey Library: 0.1 miles
- Fertitta Hall: 0.2 miles
- Ronald Tutor Campus Center: 0.2 miles
- Tommy Trojan at Hahn Central Plaza: 0.2 miles
- Bovard Auditorium: 0.2 miles
- Doheny Memorial Library: 0.3 miles
- Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism: 0.3 miles
- USC Gould School of Law: 0.3 miles
- Viterbi School of Engineering: 0.4 miles
- Thornton School of Music: 0.5 miles
- School of Cinematic Arts: 0.6 miles
- Iovine and Young Hall: 0.6 miles
- USC Village: 0.7 miles
- Galen Center: 0.7 miles
- Lyon Center: 0.8 miles
Yes, West 27th Place is 0.7 miles from USC Village. That places students near one of USC’s most useful dining, shopping, and student life hubs while still keeping campus landmarks and academic buildings within easy reach.
West 27th Place places students close to everyday dining options on and around the USC campus area. USC Village is 0.7 miles away, and West 27th Place also includes ground-level dining and retail for added convenience close to home.
USC Village is 0.7 miles from West 27th Place and serves as a nearby destination for student-focused shopping, dining, and other day-to-day essentials. Downtown Los Angeles is also only 2 miles away, giving students additional options for errands, entertainment, and weekend plans.
West 27th Place is close to campus favorites, major sports venues, museums, and classic Los Angeles destinations. Nearby landmarks include:
- Exposition Park, California Science Center, Natural History Museum, and Rose Garden: 0.4 miles
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: 0.6 miles
- BMO Stadium: 0.6 miles
- LA Live and Crypto.com Arena: 1.5 miles
- Downtown Los Angeles: 2 miles
- The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall: 2.5 miles
- Arts District: 3 miles
- Koreatown: 4 miles
- Hollywood Walk of Fame: 7 miles
- Santa Monica Pier: 10 miles
- Venice Beach: 12 miles
- Los Angeles International Airport: 15 miles
Yes, West 27th Place has a 93 Walkability Score. With USC, campus libraries, academic buildings, USC Village, Exposition Park, dining, and retail nearby, all of our residents’ favorite spots are just a short walk away.
Yes, public transportation is available near West 27th Place, with a bus stop located just outside the property. West 27th Place also has an 86 Transit Score, giving students a convenient starting point for getting around USC, downtown Los Angeles, nearby sports venues, museums, dining, and entertainment destinations.
2. Floor Plans, Furnishings, & Furniture Packages
West 27th Place offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments near USC, including double occupancy options. This variety gives students the ability to choose the layout that best fits their schedule, privacy preferences, and roommate group.
Yes, West 27th Place offers furnished apartments near USC with furniture included in both the bedrooms and common areas. Furnishings vary slightly by floor plan, especially in the common area seating and dining setup.
Common areas at West 27th Place include the main pieces students need for relaxing, watching TV, and spending time with roommates.
Included common area furniture features:
- Smart TV
- Coffee table
- Entertainment stand
- Side table
- Couch
- Two barstools in studio and one-bedroom layouts
- Dining table with four to six chairs in select two-bedroom and four-bedroom layouts
- Side chair in two-bedroom apartments
Bedrooms at West 27th Place come furnished with the core pieces students need for sleeping, studying, and storage.
Bedroom furniture includes:
- Bed frame
- Twin XL mattress
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dresser drawers
Yes, apartments at West 27th Place include an in-unit washer and dryer. This gives students a convenient way to handle laundry from home without planning around a shared laundry room or off-site laundromat.
West 27th Place offers a range of interior features designed for students living near USC.
Apartment features include:
- LVP flooring throughout
- Full kitchens with granite countertops
- In-unit washer and dryer
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property
- Smart TVs in living rooms
- Individually keyed bedrooms
- Private bedroom and bathroom options
- Double occupancy units
- Units with shared bathrooms
- Balcony units available
- Poolside units available
- Top-floor units available
Yes, private bedroom and bathroom options are available at West 27th Place. Shared bathroom options and double occupancy units are also available, so students should connect with the leasing office to review current layout availability.
Yes, West 27th Place offers double occupancy options. These layouts give students another way to live in a USC apartment close to campus while selecting the setup that works best for their housing plans and budget.
West 27th Place apartments include a stylish black-finish refrigerator and freezer, deep-basin sink, microwave, stove, oven, and dishwasher. Combined with full kitchens and granite countertops, these features give students a practical setup for everyday meals, snacks, and roommate dinners at home.
3. Amenities
West 27th Place provides access to amenities for studying, working out, relaxing, and spending time with friends. Students have convenient academic spaces, fitness equipment, outdoor lounge areas, and social amenities close to their apartment.
Amenity highlights include:
- Academic Success Center with iMacs and free printing
- Group and private study rooms
- Fitness center
- Resort-style pool
- Hot tub
- Sun deck
- Poolside Jumbotron
- Community clubhouse
- Ground-level dining and retail
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property
Yes, West 27th Place includes study spaces designed for individual focus and group work. The Academic Success Center includes iMacs and free printing, while the group and private study rooms give students dedicated places to prepare for exams, work on projects, or take a quieter break from their apartment.
Yes, West 27th Place has a fitness center with cardio equipment, strength training equipment, and free weights. This gives students a convenient way to work out close to home before class, after studying, or between campus commitments.
Fitness equipment includes:
- Matrix treadmills
- Matrix ellipticals
- Matrix stationary bikes
- Strength training machines
- Cable machines
- Free weights and barbells
- Benches
Yes, West 27th Place has a resort-style pool with a hot tub, sun deck, and poolside Jumbotron. It is one of our signature spaces for relaxing after class, catching up with friends, or enjoying sunny Los Angeles days without leaving home.
West 27th Place’s outdoor amenities center around the pool area. The resort-style pool, hot tub, sun deck, and poolside Jumbotron create a lively setting for downtime, warm-weather weekends, and casual hangouts.
Yes, West 27th Place includes entertainment-focused spaces and features such as the poolside Jumbotron, community clubhouse, and smart TVs in apartment living rooms. These features give students options for game days, movie nights, roommate time, and relaxed social plans close to campus.
Yes, West 27th Place includes a community clubhouse. The clubhouse gives students a shared indoor space outside their apartment for gathering, relaxing, and connecting with other residents.
Yes, West 27th Place includes ground-level dining and retail with convenient on-site options such as The Latte Shop, Thai By Trio, and Five Guys. Whether students need coffee before class, a quick meal between study sessions, or an easy dinner close to home, these on-site spots add everyday convenience to life at West 27th Place.
High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout West 27th Place. Students should contact the leasing office for current details about setup, service, and any technology-related questions.
4. Resident Perks & Community Programming
West 27th Place offers resident perks designed to support convenience, connection, and everyday student life near USC. In addition to furnished apartments, study spaces, fitness amenities, and poolside areas, residents may also benefit from tools like RentPlus and RoomSync.
Resident perks include:
- Resident events with giveaways, crafts, games, and seasonal activities
- RoomSync roommate matching
- RentPlus credit-building support
- Academic Success Center with iMacs and free printing
- Group and private study rooms
- Community clubhouse
- Resort-style pool, hot tub, sun deck, and poolside Jumbotron
Yes, West 27th Place hosts resident events that help students connect, unwind, and feel more at home. Events may include giveaways, crafts, games, seasonal activities, and other opportunities to meet neighbors outside the apartment.
P.A.W.S. is West 27th Place’s resident programming model, built around philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth. This approach helps shape resident events and experiences that support belonging, connection, and a more well-rounded USC student apartment lifestyle.
West 27th Place participates in the You Speak, We Listen program, giving residents a way to share feedback about their living experience. Students should contact the leasing office for details on how feedback is collected and reviewed.
RentPlus is a resident benefit that helps eligible residents build credit by reporting qualifying on-time housing payments to participating credit bureaus. It is designed to help students strengthen their financial profile while keeping up with regular monthly housing responsibilities.
Yes, West 27th Place offers roommate matching through RoomSync. RoomSync helps residents connect with potential roommates based on lifestyle preferences, which may include study habits, sleep schedules, cleanliness, social routines, and other shared-living factors.
5. Safety, Security, & Transportation
West 27th Place includes multiple security features designed to support peace of mind for students living near USC. These features include:
- 24/7 onsite security patrol officers
- Fob-controlled building entry
- Controlled access parking
- Security cameras
- Individually locking bedrooms within apartments
- Controlled access amenity spaces
- Controlled access bike storage
Yes, bedrooms at West 27th Place are individually keyed. This gives students added privacy within shared apartment layouts, especially in multi-bedroom USC student apartments.
Yes, parking is available at West 27th Place and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should contact the leasing office early to review current availability and parking options.
Current parking options include:
- Regular parking: $200 per space, per month
- Tandem parking: $175
- Guest parking available
- Guest or temporary passes: $25 per day
Yes, West 27th Place includes a controlled access bike room. This gives students a designated place to store bikes while staying close to USC, USC Village, Exposition Park, and nearby Los Angeles destinations.
Yes, public transportation is available near West 27th Place, with a bus stop located just outside the property. West 27th Place also has an 86 Transit Score, giving students a convenient starting point for getting around USC, downtown Los Angeles, nearby sports venues, museums, dining, and entertainment destinations.
Yes, West 27th Place has a 93 Walkability Score. With USC campus, Leavey Library, Tommy Trojan, USC Village, Exposition Park, dining, retail, and entertainment nearby, many everyday destinations are within practical walking distance of these apartments near USC.
6. Pet Policies
No, pets are not permitted at West 27th Place. Service and emotional support animals are the only exception, in accordance with applicable laws.
Yes, all applicants, even those without an emotional support or service animal, must complete animal verification through PetScreening. Students with questions about service animal documentation, approval steps, or timing should contact the leasing office for current requirements.
7. Management & Maintenance
Yes, West 27th Place has a helpful on-site management team that supports residents with daily needs, questions, and property services. The team is available during office hours to assist with maintenance requests, package delivery, lease questions, resident events, and general support.
Residents may submit maintenance requests online through the resident portal. The on-site team helps coordinate repairs and service needs, so students should use the portal whenever something in the apartment or shared spaces needs attention.
Yes, the West 27th Place on-site team assists with package delivery. Students should contact the leasing office for current package pickup procedures, notification details, and office-hour availability.
8. Leasing
Students may apply online through West 27th Place. The leasing team can help answer questions about availability, floor plans, required steps, and deadlines before students complete their application.
A guarantor may be required depending on your individual qualification details. Students should contact the leasing office for the current guarantor requirements, approved alternatives, and any documentation needed during the application process.
Yes, residents should expect to carry insurance coverage for their apartment. Contact the leasing office for current insurance requirements, coverage minimums, and whether proof of insurance must be submitted before move-in.
Yes, West 27th Place allows lease assignments through its assignment process. Students who need to assign their lease should contact the leasing office before making arrangements, since approval, required forms, timing, and eligibility requirements must be completed through the property’s official process.
Monthly installments are typically paid online through the resident portal. Students should contact the leasing office for current payment setup details, accepted payment methods, and portal access instructions.