We welcome you to experience the benefits of living on campus. Cal State LA offers apartment-style residential communities that are within walking distance to classrooms, sports facilities and the library.
To learn how to reserve your spot to live on campus, visit How to Apply. We also recommend checking out our rates and dates and what to bring. You may be interested in our themed living communities or a guided tour of our residential communities. Also check out the Overview of Our Residence Communities.
Make sure to view our Photo & Video Gallery.
Building |
Area |
Location |
Types |
Eligibility |
Room Types |
Meal Plan Required |
Winter Break Housing Available |
East |
Phase I |
On Campus |
Apartment w/ outside access |
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors |
Doubles, Triples |
No |
Yes |
West |
Phase I |
On Campus |
Apartment w/ outside access |
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors |
Double, Triples |
No |
1st floor only |
Building 1 |
Phase II |
On Campus |
Apartment w/ outside access |
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduate backfill |
Double, Triples |
No |
Yes |
Building 2 |
Phase II |
On Campus |
Apartment w/ outside access |
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduate backfill |
Double, Triples |
No |
Yes |
Building 4 |
Phase II |
On Campus |
Apartment w/ outside access |
Honors Only |
Doubles, Triples |
No |
1st and 2nd floors only |
Building 5 |
Phase II |
On Campus |
Apartment w/ outside access |
Halisi Only |
Doubles, Triples |
No |
1st and 2nd floors only |
Golden Eagle |
GEA |
Off-Campus |
Apartment w/ outside access |
Graduate and Upper Division Over 21 Only |
Singles, Doubles |
No |
Yes |
Phase I
Phase I apartments are on campus on the south side of the housing complex. Each fully-furnished apartment consists of two double-occupancy bedrooms (four residents total), a living room, dining room and kitchen. Here's the floorplan:
Phase II
Phase II apartments are located on campus on the north side of the housing complex and have two- and four-bedroom apartments. Two-bedroom apartments have two or three people per room. Four-bedroom apartments have no more than two people per room. They all come with a fully-furnished living room, dining room and kitchen. Here are the two floorplans of Phase II:
Halisi Scholars Living Learning Community
The Halisi Scholars Living Learning Community is designed to enhance the residential experience for students who are a part of or interested in issues regarding the Black community living on campus by offering the opportunity to connect with faculty and peers, and engage in programs that focus on academic success, cultural awareness and civic engagement.
Resident Scholars Housing
The goal of Resident Scholars Housing is to provide Cal State LA Honors College and academically achieving students with themed housing that supports the mission and vision of the Honors College and the Institutional Learning Outcomes by forming a strong community of students through shared Honors classes, providing learning opportunities and social engagement beyond the classroom and engaging in a student-directed community. It also increases the following: student interaction with Honors faculty, staff and fellow students; involvement in the larger Los Angeles and Cal State LA community; and retention and graduation rates.
Gender Inclusive Housing
Gender Inclusive Housing is for students interested in living with people of all gender identities and expressions. The Cal State LA Housing and Residence Life community defines Gender Inclusive Housing as an environment where students may choose to share a room with any other student regardless of sex, biological gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.
Office For Students With Disabilities
Students that are interested in receiving services and accommodations for Housing must register with OSD and undergo an intake appointment by the Housing Application due date.
Rates And Dates
Get details about rates and dates, as well as our payment plans, schedules and methods.
Amenities
All apartments come with the following amenities:
- Heating and air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Free movie and TV streaming
- Laundry facilities
- Kitchens that include a stove, microwave, and refrigerator. Apartments in Phase II have a dishwasher. (Cookware, plates, cups and utensils are not included.)
- Every bedroom has an twin XL bed, closet, small dresser and desk for each resident.
- Private patio
- Parking near the housing complex (for details about parking, visit Housing Resident Parking)
- Access to the Lounge, Conference Room and Computer Lab
- Game Room with a pool table, pingpong table and television
- Basketball court and sand volleyball court
- Several spacious open lawn areas for outdoor activities
Video Tours/Photo Gallery and Videos
Get an overview of Phase I and II residential communities. Take a look at the photos taken in Housing and at events. For videos, visit our YouTube channel.
Tour Requests
Housing tours have been suspended until further notice in consideration of COVID-19 pandemic.
Cal State LA is following the guidance of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
If you would like to take a video tour that includes the interior of the apartments, visit our Photo & Video Gallery for an insider's view of our residential communities.
What To Bring
Find out what to bring to campus. See a list and watch our video.
Get the latest information as to how to apply to live on campus.