The state of California has a Non-Refundable Renters Tax Credit. You may be able to claim this credit if you paid rent for at least 1/2 of the year. There is a spot to enter this when you go through the CA resident income tax return interview in TurboTax. You can see how the credit is calculated here. It does not get entered anywhere on your federal return, but you will have the option to claim it on the state return if you otherwise qualify for it.
You can deduct the portion of your expenses that relate to the room you are renting. However, you need to include the rental income as taxable income as well. @Beckynrp
To enter rental income and expenses on your federal tax return, please see Where do I enter my rental income and expenses If you are renting out a room or a portion of your home, you have to divide up your expenses between the portion you are receiving rent income for and the remainder of the property (personal expenses).
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