Need a room mid-Jan between San Jose and Palo Alto in San Jose, California

Hi there,
I am looking to rent a room beginning mid-to-late January. Somewhere between San Jose and Palo Alto is preferable. I am unable to sign a lease but estimate the stay to be around 6 months. 
If you MIGHT have a room available around that time, please reach out to me so that you have my contact information.... Or save the phone number below and just text me. Please no calls just yet! 
I am not picky. I am saving up money to move to the mid-west so I need to pay as little in rent as possible and preferably with all utilities included. $500 or less including utilities is the goal. $400 or less would be amazing! If doing a little work around the house gets me a bigger discount, I am willing to work out a deal with you! :) May consider small deposit if you think it's fair, but I wont trash the place!
Me: 28 y/o female professional. Quiet, clean, respectful. I have 1 small, non-disruptive cat who will spend all of his time hiding in my room because he's scared of everything so he wont bother you. I tend to cook very lightly, but I do make a large batch of soup over the weekend that feeds me throughout the week so there is one "heavy" cooking day.. meaning.. like an hour or two. I'm pescatarian, if that helps.. but I rarely make fish.. I primarily eat soy meats and tofu dishes. 
No parties here... I just work and save money! So again,.. looking for a room for about a 6-month period (Jan-July-ish).. Cheap is good! No lease please.. I will not decorate so no holes in the wall! 
If you would like to know more.. please feel free to e- mail me. I am happy to answer questions. 
I understand this is a bit early, but I'd like to have some options available should the move creep up on me quickly. 
Julie
408-221-xxxx
the-saurus@chess.com