Cost Comparison | On Campus vs. Off campus
When you choose to live on campus, you won’t have to worry about extra expenses like utilities, meals, or other services and resources that would normally cost extra with off-campus housing.
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Included With Your Housing Fees
Free Wi-Fi
Utilities Included
24-Hour On-call Staff
Maintenance Services
Security
(Including Safewalk Services)
2025-2026 Housing & Meal Plan Fees
Manzanita Square
2025-2026 Year-Round
Mixed Community (SO/JR/SR Continuing Residents)
Towers at Centennial Square
2025-2026 Academic Year
Mixed Community (FR, SO)
Spring 2026
TBD
Towers Junior Suites
2025-2026 Academic Year
Freshman Community
Spring 2026
TBD
University Park North
2025-2026 Academic Year
Mixed Community (JR/SR Continuing Residents, Grads)
Spring 2026
TBD
University Park South
2025-2026 Academic Year
Mixed Community (JR/SR Continuing Residents)
Spring 2026
TBD
Village at Centennial Square
2025-2026 Academic Year
Mixed Community (JR/SR Transfer, International)
Spring 2026
TBD
West Grove Commons
2025-2026 Academic Year
Freshman Community
Spring 2026
TBD
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A Home to Fit Every Budget
With all of the benefits that on-campus housing has to offer, SF State strives to ensure that housing is accessible to all. That’s why we’ve allocated bedspaces at a reduced rate for students that are CAL Grant A or B recipients.