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
As part of SDSU’s Evolve Student Housing project, the demolition of Tarastec and the International Student Center will begin in summer 2025 to make way for a new on-campus residential community and amenity building. The project is part of SDSU’s strategic priority to offer additional and financially competitive on-campus student housing.
Construction is scheduled to start at the end of the spring 2025 semester. During construction, residents of The Tecs (Huaxtepec, Metepec, Mixquic, Toltec, Zacatepec and Zapotec) and Huaxyacac will experience construction noise between 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Impacted residents will receive more detailed updates via email once construction begins. For more information and ongoing updates, please visit Construction, Renovation and Improvement Projects.

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

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.)