Student Housing in Marina, CA
Student Housing in Marina, CA
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Fees may applyDel Monte Blvd. (3306) Marina Cypress (MC)
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About Student Housing in Marina
Marina sits right on the Monterey Bay coast, a few miles north of Cal State Monterey Bay's campus on the old Fort Ord site. It's become one of the main places CSUMB students land for off-campus housing without leaving the immediate area — closer and usually more affordable than Monterey or Pacific Grove next door. Expect coastal California prices, though; the bay location keeps rents higher than inland towns. Housing is a mix of apartment complexes and rental homes, and the drive to campus is short enough to skip a stressful commute. If you're at CSUMB and want beach-town living close to class, Marina is the practical pick — just start early, because supply here is limited and it goes quickly.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Marina
Central Marina
The main residential area, with apartments and rental homes a short drive from CSUMB — the practical base for most students who want to stay close to campus.
Seaside (Adjacent)
Bordering campus to the south, Seaside sits even closer to CSUMB and adds more rental options within an easy commute.
The Dunes / Coastal Marina
Newer development near the water, generally pricier, for students who want to be closest to the beach.
Getting Around Marina as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Marina.
Public Transit
Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) runs bus routes connecting Marina, Seaside, CSUMB, and Monterey, so students near a line can reach campus and the wider peninsula without a car. Service is usable for daily trips, but check schedules since coverage thins outside the main corridors. Rideshare fills the late-night gaps.
Walking and Biking
Marina's flat, compact streets make biking practical, and the coastal paths are a genuine perk. You can handle nearby errands on foot, but campus is a few miles out, so walking alone won't cover a daily commute.
Parking
Most students in Marina keep a car for grocery runs, jobs, and getting around the peninsula. Parking is generally easy and included with most rentals, and campus permits are worth planning around if you drive to CSUMB.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Marina
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Expect coastal California prices. Recent market data puts the average two-bedroom near CSUMB in the low $2,000s a month, so sharing with roommates is how most students make it work — a private unit runs well above that.
The residential neighborhoods across Marina put you within a short drive of CSUMB, and neighboring Seaside sits even closer to campus. Both beat commuting from Monterey or Pacific Grove on price.
It's tight. Monterey-Salinas Transit buses connect Marina, Seaside, CSUMB, and Monterey, and the flat coastal streets are bikeable, but most students find a car helpful for anything beyond campus and the immediate area.
Early. Inventory near CSUMB is limited, so the good options go quickly — start well before the term and be ready to commit when something opens.
Occasionally, mostly from private landlords. With supply this tight, don't count on a short lease being there when you need it — line one up as early as you can.
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