Zapotec

About

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

Ancient Aztec Meaning

Zapotec is a member of an indigenous people living in and around Oaxaca in southern Mexico.

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 Sizes
  • Utilities Included
  • Wi-Fi

Construction Impact

construction zone

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.

Zapotec 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.

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

Virtual Tour

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

Floor Plan

Zapotec offers 1-3 bedroom units with double-occupancy rooms (2-6 residents per unit). Floor plans are for reference purposes only. Actual room setup varies by unit.
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Mail & Location

Visit Mail & Packages for the Zapotec mailing address.
Campus Location: 5450 55th St, San Diego, CA 92115
(Do not send mail or packages to this address.)

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Contact

Residence Hall Coordinator:
Katie Mcgrath
Jaime Avila
Front Desk: 619-594-0739