myCSUSM
Phone: (760) 750-4935
Fax: (760) 750-3387
Administrative Building, 1200
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed weekends and University holidays
2025 Holiday Observances
Mailing Address
California State University San Marcos
Dean of Students Office, ADM 1200
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096
Fax: (760) 750-3387
Administrative Building, 1200
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed weekends and University holidays
2025 Holiday Observances
Mailing Address
California State University San Marcos
Dean of Students Office, ADM 1200
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096
Off-Campus Housing
Looking for a place to live Off-Campus?
We list and accept ads for a variety of living alternatives from the private sector. These listings include rooms in private homes, apartments, condominiums, and roommate situations. We also provide website links and information on related services, roommate tips, and tenant rights.
- Off-Campus Housing Database (Find a place/ Find a Roomate) (Hosted by a third-party. Please make sure to read the terms & conditions and thoroughly check a listing for accuracy, and ensure the apartment is truly available and the landlord has been verified. Use caution when sending large deposits through Zelle, Venmo, etc., that cannot be refunded if fraud exists.)
- Roommate Finder (Hosted by a third-party. Please make sure to read the terms & conditions and thoroughly check a listing for accuracy, and ensure the apartment is truly available and the landlord has been verified. use caution when sending large deposits through Zelle, Venmo, etc., that cannot be refunded if fraud exisits.)
- Local Apartments (this downloads as an excel sheet)
Students have started an informal Facebook Group for listing items for sale, housing, and roommates.
Please note: CSUSM does not monitor or endorse the listings.
Looking for a roommate? Fill out this form to be included in our email newsletter to help get the word out to more current CSUSM Students.
For any specific questions or concerns please contact: offcampushousing@csusm.edu
Additional Resources
- San Marcos new Affordable Housing Complex- Alora
- Affordable Housing complexes in San Diego County
- Affordable Housing Resources in San Marcos
- Hotel & Motel Directory
- MTAS Free Youth Transportation "for students 18 and under"
- Security Deposit Assistance Programs
- California Landlord/Tenant Laws
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Renter's Page/Information
International Students
International Students are encouraged to visit The Office of Global Education website for housing options.
International Students who will be studying English Language should visit the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) website for options.
Disclaimer: The Off-Campus Housing Service is provided by California State University San Marcos Dean of Students Office as a resource for our students, staff, faculty and community. The University has not inspected, approved, or disapproved of the facilities listed; and therefore cannot be responsible for the listings. Rental Listings CANNOT be restricted due to age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, or families with children. CSUSM reserves the right to deny listing services as deemed necessary.