Residence Halls (First-Time Freshmen)
First-time freshmen live in one of eight residence halls located in the heart of the CSUMB campus.
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Housing Options
Explore our residential community.
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When you join the Cal State Monterey Bay community, you’ll also have a chance to make your home on our welcoming, coastal campus.
We offer a variety of housing options from traditional residence halls for first-year students to apartment-style living for upper-level Otters. Additionally, we offer housing for students with families in our East Campus neighborhood.
Wherever you live on campus, you’ll have access to a variety of services and amenities, including 24/7 access to residential life staff and campus security.
Explore Your Living Options
North Quad Suites and Apartments (Second-Year Students)
Second-year students live in suite- or apartment-style accommodations in one of three communities: Pinnacles, Vineyard or Strawberry.
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Promontory Apartments (Upperclassmen)
The Promontory offers apartment-style living for juniors and seniors right on our main campus.
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East Campus Apartments (Upperclassmen, Families)
Located about two miles from our main campus, this apartment complex is open to students with families and our juniors, seniors, and graduate students.
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Off-Campus Housing Resources
Cal State Monterey Bay doesn’t directly provide off-campus housing. However, we’re here to provide you with information to support your search.
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Where You Belong
Cal State Monterey Bay also offers inclusive housing options and several themed living-learning communities.
Take a Closer Look
Use our housing charts to see a side-by-side comparison of options.