Zacatepec

About

Zacatepec is an apartment-style community for sophomore students. Zacatepec offers 1-3 bedroom units with triple, double and single-occupancy rooms. Room types are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. The license agreement period for Zacatepec is 9 months (academic year). This community is conveniently located on the west side of campus near the Tony Gwynn Stadium.

Ancient Aztec Meaning

Zacatepec means "grassy hill".

Amenities

  • 1-2 Bathrooms
  • 24/7 Emergency Maintenance
  • Air Conditioning
  • Front Desk Operations
  • Full Kitchen
  • Furnished
  • Housing Over the Break
  • Live-in Faculty & Staff
  • On-site Laundry
  • Optional Meal Plan
  • Reserved Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • TV Streaming
  • Twin XL Bed Size
  • Utilities Included
  • Wi-Fi

Construction Impact

construction impact

As part of SDSU’s Evolve Student Housing project, construction is underway on two key facilities: Tarastec, a new residential community, and Templo del Sol, a new amenity building. Work will continue throughout the 2025–26 academic year, with both buildings expected to open in fall 2026. 

The project is part of SDSU’s strategic priority to offer additional and financially competitive on-campus student housing.

Zacatepec is located near the construction area, and residents will receive communications to their @sdsu email regarding construction hours, expected noise levels and any changes to the project schedule. For more information, visit Construction, Renovation and Improvement Projects.

Zacatepec Students on Couch
Zacatepec is an apartment-style community with a kitchen, living area and private bathroom(s) in each unit.

Virtual Tour

Explore Zacatepec in a 3D virtual tour. Virtual tours are for reference purposes only. Actual room setup and furniture may vary.

Floor Plan

Zacatepec offers 1-3 bedroom units with triple, double and single-occupancy rooms (2-6 residents per unit). Single room types are limited. Floor plans are for reference purposes only. Actual room setup varies by unit.

Building Map

Please refer to the image below regarding the distinction between Zacatepec building A, B & C.
Zacatepec

Mail & Location

Visit Mail & Packages for the Zacatepec mailing address.
Campus Location: 5485 55th St, San Diego, CA 92115
(Do not send mail or packages to this address.)

Zacatepec Image

Contact

Residence Hall Coordinator:
Katie Mcgrath
Jaime Avila

Front Desk:
619-594-0739