Top USC Apartments with Pool Access for Students

Why USC apartments with pool access feel different

Looking for USC apartments with pool access is less about a luxury flex and more about how you recover between classes, labs, and late nights. A courtyard swim or rooftop dip can reset a tough midterm week without another trip across town—and the best listings pair that amenity with laundry, fitness, parking, or a commute you can actually keep.

This guide sticks to live UniShack inventory near the University of Southern California. Every apartment below lists pool among its amenities, so you are comparing real pool-access housing—not generic “near campus” pages that bury the amenity. Rents and distances come from current listing data; always re-check availability, fees, and tour policies before you sign.

If parking or gym routines matter as much as the pool, keep these campus guides open while you shortlist: USC Apartments with Parking: 5 Options for Student Drivers and USC Apartments with Fitness Centers for Everyday Student Routines.

How to choose a pool apartment near USC

Pool access is useful only if the rest of the lease fits your semester. Use this order when you compare UniShack pages:

1. Commute to Tommy Trojan. Bike-first University Park options cut daily friction. Drive-time Koreatown, West Adams, and Downtown picks trade minutes for quieter courtyards, co-living social spaces, or loft layouts.
2. Confirm the pool is on-site and usable. Ask whether the pool is gated for residents only, seasonal, or shared with a larger complex—and whether spa, hot tub, or courtyard seating sit next to it.
3. Stack amenities you will use weekly. Laundry on each floor, a fitness center, rooftop deck, parking, or furnished rooms often matter more than a rarely used second amenity.
4. Match layout to roommates. Studios and one-bedrooms suit focused schedules; lofts and multi-bed plans work when you split rent. Co-living can lower the barrier if you want community spaces plus a pool.
5. Budget for total cost. Advertised rent ranges below are listing snapshots—utilities, parking, application fees, and furniture can change the real monthly number.
6. Tour at the time you would actually use the pool. Afternoon shade, evening noise, and weekend crowd levels are hard to judge from photos alone.

Browse the full campus map anytime on the University of Southern California apartments hub, or filter for closer options with Walkable & Bikeable Apartments Near University of Southern California.

Featured USC apartments with pool access

These six live listings all include pool amenities. They span a near-campus student community, Koreatown courtyard buildings, West Adams co-living, and a Downtown loft—so you can compare lifestyle, not just a single neighborhood.

The Lorenzo

Address: 325 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
Distance: 7 minute bike to Tommy Trojan
Rent range: $1,015–$2,030

The Lorenzo is the closest pool-forward pick in this set—built around student living a short bike from campus. Resort-style pools sit alongside a fitness center, study lounges, rooftop space, clubhouse, and a long list of practical extras (controlled access, laundry, package service, and more). It is a strong default if you want USC apartments with pool access without trading away a University Park commute.

Tour checklist: ask which pool areas are open to your building, how busy weekends get during football season, and whether furnished plans or roommate matching fit your timeline.

951 S. Oxford

Address: 951 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006, USA
Distance: 17 minute drive to Tommy Trojan
Rent range: $1,498–$2,298

951 S. Oxford sits in Koreatown with remodeled units around a courtyard, swimming pool, and BBQ areas. Floor laundry rooms keep student routines practical, and the neighborhood’s shopping and dining density means you are not driving for every meal. It is a solid mid-drive option when you want pool downtime plus urban convenience rather than a University Park address.

Tour checklist: confirm parking options if you drive to campus, test evening noise around the courtyard, and ask how often the pool and laundry rooms peak during move-in weeks.

Co/Relate West Adams

Address: 2405 Hauser Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
Distance: 16 minute drive to Tommy Trojan
Rent range: $1,400–$1,550

Co/Relate West Adams pairs co-living with a fitness center, co-working lounge, rooftop deck, and pool. If you want social housing and shared amenities—not just a private unit with a distant swim—this listing keeps pool access inside the same community you come home to. The rent band is comparatively approachable for amenity-heavy housing west of campus.

Tour checklist: clarify which spaces are private vs shared, what housekeeping or community rules look like, and how the commute feels at your class times.

Kingsley Diplomat Apartments

Address: 730 S Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA
Distance: 17 minute drive to Tommy Trojan
Rent range: $1,998–$2,997

Kingsley Diplomat Apartments offers Koreatown-area studios and loft-style 2-bedroom plans with laundry facilities, parking, and a pool. It works well if you want layout flexibility for roommates while keeping pool access on the amenity list. The drive time is similar to Oxford, so compare courtyard vibe, parking, and unit finishes side by side.

Tour checklist: measure closet and desk space for loft layouts, ask about parking availability and fees, and verify whether the pool is resident-only.

Park Wilshire

Address: 2424 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA
Distance: 15 minute drive to Tommy Trojan
Rent range: $1,580–$2,020

Park Wilshire mixes classic and renovated studios and one-bedrooms with laundry facilities, a fitness center, and a pool. At about a 15-minute drive to Tommy Trojan, it sits in a useful middle ground: closer than far Westside options, with wellness amenities that support both swim days and gym routines. Studio-focused seekers should weigh this against shared multi-bed plans elsewhere.

Tour checklist: compare renovated vs classic units in person, ask about laundry wait times, and see how the fitness center and pool schedule interact during peak evenings.

Broadway

Address: 849 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Distance: 12 minute drive to Tommy Trojan
Rent range: $4,000–$4,000

Broadway is a Downtown loft-style option in the Eastern Columbia building with pool and gym access plus parking, rooftop, and gated community features. The published rent sits higher than the other pool picks here, so treat it as a premium urban alternative when Downtown life and historic loft character matter as much as the swim. The open layout can work for a roommate split if the floor plan allows a clear division.

Tour checklist: confirm how the pool and gym are shared across the building, clarify parking, and decide whether Downtown nightlife fits your study schedule.

Neighborhood and commute notes

University Park / Adams corridor. The Lorenzo keeps you on a short bike to Tommy Trojan. That is the clearest win if pool access is nice-to-have but missing class because of traffic is a deal-breaker.

Koreatown. 951 S. Oxford and Kingsley Diplomat Apartments trade a drive for denser food, shopping, and courtyard living. Plan your parking and transit backup before finals week.

West Adams. Co/Relate West Adams leans social and amenity-rich. Test the drive or transit hop at the hours you actually commute.

Wilshire / Mid-City. Park Wilshire offers a studio-friendly pool-and-gym combo with a mid-length drive.

Downtown. Broadway puts you in loft-and-skyline territory; budget accordingly and decide whether weekend Downtown energy helps or hurts your focus.

For broader commute tradeoffs, the Walkable vs Bikeable University of Southern California Apartments comparison is a useful companion when you are torn between near-campus minutes and amenity-heavy drive-time homes.

FAQ

Do all of these USC apartments actually have pool access?

Yes. Each featured listing in this guide includes pool in its UniShack amenity data. Still ask on tour how the pool is shared, gated, and maintained—and whether spa or hot-tub access is included.

Which option is closest to campus?

The Lorenzo is the near-campus standout here, listed at about a 7-minute bike to Tommy Trojan. The others are mostly mid-drive options across Koreatown, West Adams, Wilshire, and Downtown.

What if I need parking as much as a pool?

Prioritize listings that already show parking among amenities—such as Kingsley Diplomat Apartments and Broadway—and cross-check the USC apartments with parking guide for more driver-focused inventory.

Are co-living pools different from traditional apartment pools?

Often the pool itself is similar, but community rules, guest policies, and shared lounges differ. Co/Relate West Adams is the co-living example here; ask how reservations, quiet hours, and guest access work before you assume a private-apartment vibe.

How should I compare rents fairly?

Use the published ranges as a starting point, then add utilities, parking, application fees, and furniture. A lower rent with paid parking can match a higher all-in number elsewhere. Re-check UniShack pages the week you apply—availability moves quickly.

What if I only need housing for a summer or partial semester?

Scan University of Southern California sublets alongside full leases. A shorter takeover can be smarter than forcing a 12-month pool apartment you will leave empty.

Next steps

Shortlist two near-campus or mid-drive pool listings and one alternate lifestyle pick (co-living, Downtown loft, or Koreatown courtyard). Tour with a roommate checklist covering pool hours, laundry, internet, and parking. Then re-open each UniShack apartment page to confirm current rent and availability before you submit applications.

When you are ready to widen the net, start from the USC apartments hub and keep your amenity filters honest—pool first, then the weekly habits you will not compromise on.