Residential Community Overview

3 Neighborhoods | 7 Communities | A Variety of Options

San Francisco State’s residential communities are located in the quiet, southwestern corner one of the most exciting, culturally rich, and picturesque cities in America. Imagine, living just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and only a short distance from all that San Francisco has to offer.

Whether you prefer traditional residence hall, suite, or apartment-style housing, SF State has a variety of housing communities and room types. Whatever you’re looking for, we have a space that’s right for you.

Central Neighborhood

Central Housing Community

The Central Neighborhood is conveniently located directly on campus, providing students with close proximity to classes, the bookstore, the library and other campus resources.

AVAILABLE COMMUNITIES

RESIDENCE HALLS | West Grove Commons (WGC)
FULL SUITES | Towers at Centennial Square (TCS)
PARTIAL SUITES | Towers JR Suites (TJS)
APARTMENTS | Village at Centennial Square (VCS) 

WHAT'S NEARBY

City Eats Dining Center

Monarca Dining Hall & The Bricks

Mashouf Wellness Center

Mashouf Wellness Center

Lake Merced

Lake Merced

North Neighborhood

University Park North

The campus is easily accessible from the North Neighborhood using a short walking path and there are plenty of shops, restaurants, and public transportation options only a few steps away.

AVAILABLE COMMUNITIES

APARTMENTS | University Park North (UPN)

WHAT'S NEARBY

City Eats Dining Center

Fast Food Dining Options

Yellow Target board

Target, Whole Foods & Trader Joes

Stonestown Galleria Mall

Stonestown Galleria Mall

South Neighborhood

Students sitting in the Manzanita Square courtyard

The South Neighborhood is located across the street from the main campus in Parkmerced, a vibrant neighborhood surrounded by nature, recreation, shopping, restaurants, and more.

AVAILABLE COMMUNITIES

APARTMENTS | Manzanita Square (MSQ)
APARTMENTS | University Park South (UPS)

WHAT'S NEARBY

City Eats Dining Center

Burgers, Tacos & Poké Restaurant

Park Plaza Foods

Park Plaza Foods

Public Transportation

Muni M-Line to Embarcadero