Enrollment at California state universities has increased by almost 95,000 students in the last five years, increasing housing problems in campus communities, according to a Public Policy Institute of California report.

College students in California have to compete for affordable housing in an already crowded and expensive housing market. The state is home to four of the eight most expensive rental markets in the country, according to the report. And areas once considered affordable, such as Sacramento, Fresno and Bakersfield, have seen rental costs skyrocket in recent years.

Continue reading for free

Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.

Or

Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.