Housing

The spring 2023 on-campus housing application will be open on October 27, 2023.

Housing Types

• Residence Hall, Full and Partial Suites (first-year students) (PDF)
• Apartment Styles (PDF)

Meal Plans

Options and Fees (per installment)

Available meal plan options and dining facilities are subject to change. For more information about meal plans and flex dollars, visit Housing > Dining.

How to Apply

Spaces are limited. Apply as soon as possible to secure your space.

1. Once accepted to an SF State program you will get an SF State Login. You will need the SF State Login to apply.
2. Go to SF State Password Reset page to set up your SF State Password and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
3. Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to the online housing portal using your SF State Login and password.
4. Complete the License Agreement and pay the administration fee $400 initial fee at the time of application. The initial fee includes:
   • A $370 credit applied to your first installment
   • A $30 non-refundable application fee
   • The following activity fees will be charged at the beginning of each semester:
     Spring $25 | Summer $20
5. Email globaled@sfsu.edu to notify us that you applied for housing.

Information below for students who will participate programs summer only:

• Summer in San Francisco students
• ALI-EAP students (students who plan to study at the ALI summer only)

Housing type: Village Centennial Square (VCS)
Application begins April 3, 2023.
Summer University Housing Information

Housing Costs

Notes:

• Village Double Junior (VCS DBL JR) is a smaller size room that has two beds, where one of them is lofted.
• Village Double Standard (VCS DBL STND) is a standard size room that has two beds.
• Summer Housing is only available from Sunday, June 4, 2023 - Saturday, August 12, 2023.
• Summer Housing must be booked on a weekly basis (Check-in Sunday and check-out Saturday).
• ALI-EAP students who will live on campus during summer will need temporary housing until June 4, 2023. The earliest summer move-in date is June 4 (see off-campus housing information below).
• Single rooms are very limited so there is no guarantee that a single room will be assigned.
• Rates above includes linen package (sheets, pillow case, pillow, mattress pad, bedspread, blanket and bath towel). Linens will be exchanged 1 time during your program.

Information below for students who will start their programs in summer and continue to fall:

• ALI-EAP and University Pathway Program (UPP) students who will start their program in summer and continue their studies at SF State in fall must complete both summer and fall housing applications.

Housing type: Manzanita Square (MSQ)
Housing Rates: Summer rates | Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Note: As a long-term resident, no linens are provided. Please make arrangements to purchase your own linens.

How to Apply

Once accepted to an SF State program, you will get an SF State Login. You will need the SF State Login to apply.
Note: It is recommended that you use Google Chrome or Firefox as your internet browser, as they are more compatible with the Housing portal.

• Go to SF State Password Reset page to set up your SF State Password and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
• Click the Apply Now button and log in to the online housing portal using your SF State Login and Password.
• Complete the License Agreement and pay the administration fee $400 initial fee at the time of application. The initial fee includes:
• A $370 credit applied to your first installment
• A $30 non-refundable application fee
• Email globaled@sfsu.edu to notify us that you applied for summer or/and fall housing including your name, SF State Login, program name and session.
• A $20 activity fee for summer will be charged at the beginning of summer semester.

All housing rates and dates are estimates and subject to change. For the most accurate information, please refer to University Housing.

San Francisco Discover (SFD) Students

Housing types:

• Tower Junior Suites (TJS) (3-week session)
  Furnished partial suites with private bathrooms and no kitchen. These rooms do not include a microwave or minifridge.
• Village at Centennial Square (VCS) (2-week session and 4-week session)
  Furnished apartments with two bathrooms, kitchen and a living/dining room. Student must purchase their own cookware, dishes and any other household goods needed.

Housing Costs

Notes:

• Housing is available weekly (Sunday to Saturday) you cannot arrive early or extend your contract. If you plan to stay longer in San Francisco, please make arrangements for off campus housing (see below).
• Check-in: 3 p.m. and check-out: 11 a.m.
• Rates include dinner nightly (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.), breakfast on final day (7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.), and linen package (sheets, pillow case, pillow, mattress pad, bedspread, blanket and bath towel). Linens will be exchanged one time during your program (3-week and 4-week students only).
• Students are encouraged to apply by April 3, 2023. Students who apply by April 3, 2023 are guaranteed housing. The final deadline to apply is May 15, 2023.
• Housing type is assigned by program length. Please click on links above to see details about housing types and photos. No building changes are permitted. Please make sure you are satisfied with the amenities of the housing type you are reserving.

How to Apply

• Email globaled@sfsu.edu (Subject: SFD on-campus housing) to notify us your
• Name
• SF State Login
• Program name and session (e.g., SF Discover Summer A 2 weeks, 3 weeks, or 4 weeks)
• CGE office will let you know the housing payment information. Program tuition including housing fees will be due in full by May 22, 2023.

All housing rates and dates are estimates and subject to change. For the most accurate information, please contact globaled@sfsu.edu.

Five Housing Types Are Available

1. Towers at Centennial Square (TCS)
   • Recommended for students 18-year-old and older 
   • 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom furnished apartments with kitchenettes, living areas, bathrooms and storage areas. Double and triple occupancy rooms available.
   • Mandatory meal plan
   • Halls, Full & Partial Suites (PDF)
   • Fees are per installment | 9 installments total | 9-month license agreement
     • $1,318 for a triple (2 BA/1 BA) room + mandatory meal plan ($537 - $572)
     • $1,516 for a double (2 BD/1 BA) room + mandatory meal plan ($537 - $572)
     • $1,741 for a double (1 BD/1 BA) room + mandatory meal plan ($537 - $572)
     • Price depends on room type and meal plan selected (see under Meal Plans for details)
        
2. Village at Centennial Square (VCS)
   • Recommended for students 19-year-old and under but anyone can apply 
   • 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom furnished apartments with two bathrooms, kitchen and a living/dining room. Double Junior, Double Standard and Single occupancy rooms may be available
   • Mandatory meal plan
   • Apartments (PDF)
   • Fees are per installment | 9 installments total | 9-month license agreement
     • $1,425 for a double junior room + mandatory meal plan ($537 - $572)
     • $1,638 for a double standard room + mandatory meal plan ($537 - $572)
     • $1,853 for a single room + mandatory meal plan ($537 - $572)
     • Price depends on room type and meal plan selected (see under Meal Plans for details)
        
3. University Park North (UPN)  
   • Only for students age 19+. 
   • Furnished units in high-rise apartments with a full kitchen, living/dining room and 1 or 2 bathrooms. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms may be available for single or double occupancy.
   • Meal plan not required, voluntary meal plans can be purchased at an additional fee. See dining website for details.
   • Apartments (PDF)
   • Fees are per installment | 9 installments total | 9-month license agreement
     • $1,564 for a double furnished room
     • $1,746 for a single furnished room
        
4. University Park South (UPS)  Fees are per installment | 9 installments total | 9-month license agreement  
   • Only for students age 19+. 
   • Furnished apartments with a full kitchen, living/dining room, bathroom and semi-private patio. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms may be available for single or double occupancy. 
   • Meal plan not required, voluntary meal plans can be purchased at an additional fee. See dining website for details. 
   • Apartments (PDF)
   • $1,564 for a double furnished room
   • $1,746 for a single furnished room
   • Fees are per installment | 12 installments total | 11.5-month license agreement
      
5. Manzanita Square (MSQ)
   • Only for students age 19+. 
   • The newest furnished Studio, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments with kitchen, living/dining and bathrooms may be available for single or double occupancy. 
   • Meal plan not required, voluntary meal plans can be purchased at an additional fee. See dining website for details.
   • Apartments (PDF)
   • $1,348 for a double standard furnished bunk (2 - 4 BD) - $2,035 for a single furnished room (3 or 4BD/2BA) per installment (Price depends on room type

Meal Plans

Available meal plan options and dining facilities are subject to change. For more information about meal plans and flex dollars, visit Housing > Dining.

How to Apply

Spaces are limited. Apply as soon as possible to secure your space. 

• Once accepted to an SF State program you will get an SF State Login. You will need the SF State Login to apply. 
• Go to SF State Password Reset page to set up your SF State Password and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) 
• Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to the online housing portal using your SF State Login and Password. 
• Before May 25, 2023, complete the License Agreement and pay the administration fee $400 initial fee at the time of application. The initial fee includes: 
• A $370 credit applied to your first installment 
• A $30 non-refundable application fee 
• The following activity fees will be charged at the beginning of each semester: 
  Fall $25 | Spring $25 | Summer $20 
• Email globaled@sfsu.edu to notify us that you applied for housing.

Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Important Dates

Please check University Housing for updates. 
Note: Housing license agreements period for TCS, VCS, UPN and UPS apartments is for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. Manzanita Square (MSQ) is for Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024. If you will study at SF State for Fall 2023 only and vacate your unit before the end of the academic year, you will need to submit an ‘Intent to Vacate.’ Please contact globaled@sfsu.edu for assistance. 

All housing rates and dates are estimates and subject to change. For the most accurate information, please refer to University Housing.

• URBANESTS
  Short-term and long-term housing options available
  Phone: (415) 949-0067
  Email: reservations@urbanests.com
   
• 4Stay
  Short-term and long-term housing and homestay options available
  Phone: (703) 982-7708
  Email: bookings@4stay.com

You may need temporary, short-term housing when you first arrive in San Francisco, while you are looking for a permanent place to live. It is important to have temporary housing before you come to San Francisco. The Center for Global Engagement is not able to find housing for you.

Hostels

Hostels (youth hostels) are cheaper than hotels, but you must share a room with several people. Residence hotels usually require a stay of one week or more and give a furnished room, meals, bed sheets and bath towels. Residence hotels may require that you pay a money deposit in advance in order to save a room.
Hostels in San Francisco (PDF)

Hotels and Motels

The hotels and motels listed here are close to SF State main campus and are good for a short stay of one week or less because they can be expensive:
Hotels and Motels near SF State (PDF)

• American Homestay Network
  American Homestay Network Pricing (per week)
   
• Universal Student Housing
  Universal Student Housing Pricing (minimum four-week stay required)
   
• International Student Placements
  International Student Placements Pricing (per month)

The residence club is located in the center of the city with a number of diverse neighborhoods within walking distance. Close to public transportation (approximately 10 minutes to downtown San Francisco, 40 minutes to main campus).

Type: Fully furnished single and double occupancy studios with private or shared bathroom. Linens and maid service are provided. Breakfast and dinner Monday - Saturday, Sunday brunch included in room rate.

Monroe Residence Club
1870 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, California 94109
(415) 474-6200

Kenmore Residence Club
1570 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 776-5815