Homes for rent in Bay Area

FAQs for renting a Bungalow home in the Bay Area, California

Why rent a home with Bungalow?

Bungalow doesn’t just list apartments for rent - we source, renovate, and operate all our homes to provide renters with the best possible experience from end to end. Beautiful homes. Incredible locations. Pricing that makes sense. Find a home that hits the sweet spot between good quality and sensible pricing. Bungalow homes are hand-selected across 16 major markets to match your lifestyle. A seamless rental experience––from finding the perfect place, to making it a home. Our platform provides a streamlined, end-to-end rental experience. From viewing properties and applying to managing maintenance requests and monthly payments––it can all be done in one place. Move together now without being tethered to everyone's timelines later. One home. Multiple journeys. When it comes time for someone to move out of your shared home, let us help you fill their spot with ease.

Are utilities included in Bungalow Home Rentals?

Bungalow arranges power hookups so you don't have to, and then passes your power bill to you once you move in. The Bungalow app also makes it easy to split monthly rent and power payments with your roommates directly.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals furnished?

Bungalow’s Entire Home rentals come without furniture to allow you and your friends or family to make it your own. Appliances are included however, and we provide the opportunity to buy or rent furniture through us and our partners.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals pet friendly?

Some Bungalow Homes are pet friendly, while others are not. You can find pet information by clicking on a particular home. That said, emotional support animals (ESAs) are accepted in every Bungalow home.

About us

Bungalow takes the hassle out of housing. We offer rooms in shared homes and entire home rentals in the country’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and can help match you with roommates you’ll love coming home to. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Things to know before moving to the Bay Area:

What is the average rent in the Bay Area?

According to Zumper, the average 1 bedroom apartment in the Bay Area is $2,800. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Is there good public transportation in the the Bay Area?

The Bay Area contains many forms of public transportation, from BART to ferries, but it all comes down to what you need in your area. In the city of San Francisco BART is a reliable way of getting around and AC transit buses serve Berkeley and Oakland. If you live in neighboring towns, then different forms of public transportation will be more convenient for you depending on how far away they are from your everyday routes.

What to do in the Bay Area

San Francisco is home to diverse neighborhoods and scenic views. The waterfront offers extensive cycling and hiking opportunities, and an old-fashioned cable car can take you up and down the steep hills in the city. Many people choose to start their day by hopping on a ferry across the San Francisco Bay to visit Alcatraz Island for a little culture or enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline. For those seeking more foodie adventures, there's plenty of that in this beautifully varied city too — from salted caramel ice cream at Bi-Rite Market & Creamery to French toast with hazelnut butter custard at Nutella Café tucked inside Ferry Building Marketplace.

Schools and universities in the Bay Area

If you're looking for universities, Stanford is in Palo Alto, about 35 miles away from downtown San Francisco. The University of California at Berkeley and the prestigious UC San Francisco are also nearby. If you're looking for colleges and universities within the Bay Area, there's a whole range of schools to explore. Most notably, your choices include prestigious schools like UC Berkeley or NYU Silicon Valley, which is highly ranked and home to over 23 digital start-ups and has been featured by Richard Branson as an emerging tech hub with fantastic career prospects since its inception in 2014!