Question 1

How much does travel nurse housing cost in California?

Accepted Answer

The median rent for travel nurse housing in California is $2,000/month, with prices ranging from $700 to $10,500 across 636 listings on CircleRN. Most listings are furnished and priced for short-term stays of 8–26 weeks.

Question 2

Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 44% of listings in California are private rooms (277 of 636) and 56% are entire places like apartments, houses, and condos. Private rooms have a median rent of $1,400/month compared to $2,600/month for entire places. Private rooms are a popular choice for solo travel nurses looking to lower housing costs.

Question 3

Can I find pet-friendly travel nurse housing in California?

Accepted Answer

25% of travel nurse rentals in California on CircleRN are pet-friendly (161 of 636 listings). Pet-friendly options tend to fill quickly, so start your search early if you’re traveling with a pet. Filter by “Pets Allowed” to see only pet-friendly listings.

Question 4

Do travel nurse rentals in California include utilities?

Accepted Answer

99% of listings in California include at least one utility in the rent. The most commonly included are WiFi/internet (95%), electricity (93%), water (96%). Check each listing for a full breakdown — all-inclusive rentals can save you the hassle of setting up and canceling utility accounts every 13 weeks.

Question 5

Is parking available at travel nurse rentals in California?

Accepted Answer

78% of listings in California on CircleRN include parking (499 of 636 listings). If you’re driving to your assignment, filter by “Parking Available” to find rentals with dedicated parking.

Question 6

How does booking and payment work on CircleRN?

Accepted Answer

CircleRN connects travel nurses directly with hosts — there are no booking fees or commissions. Once you find a listing you like, you message the host directly to arrange terms and payment. We recommend getting a written lease agreement, confirming the exact move-in date, total monthly cost, security deposit amount, and what’s included before sending any money.

Question 7

How does CircleRN help prevent housing scams?

Accepted Answer

All hosts on CircleRN must verify their phone number and email address before listing a property. We recommend requesting a live video walkthrough before sending a deposit, insisting on a written lease, and never wiring money to someone you haven’t verified. Communicate through CircleRN’s messaging system so there’s a record of your conversation. If a deal seems too good to be true, trust your instincts.

Travel Nurse Housing in California