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‘We're cooked': Bay Area college students struggle to find affordable housing
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Damian Trujillo , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the students' search for affordable housing are available from the source, NBC Bay Area.
Silicon Valley's high cost of living is affecting college students. A business major and her twin, a communications student, are among those struggling to find a place to live. They face competition from various groups seeking housing.
The students attend schools in the area, including one in downtown San Jose. This city is home to a popular university with growing enrollment. Further details on the students' search for affordable housing are available from the source, NBC Bay Area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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