Foothill Boulevard / Alta Vista
Rent $1,200-$2,200/moThe default student pocket right off campus, where Mustangs cluster in shared houses and apartments within a short roll to the Spanos Stadium Complex.
Everything here is built around your day at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium Complex on Cal Poly's campus, with game days at Alex G. Spanos Stadium. In a town this compact, you can live in privacy, recover well, and still be at the facility in under ten minutes.
The default student pocket right off campus, where Mustangs cluster in shared houses and apartments within a short roll to the Spanos Stadium Complex.
Lively, safe downtown with walkable dining and nightlife, a popular pick for athletes who want energy and a quick drive to the facility.
Established, calm residential streets near Sinsheimer Park that give teammates good value and quiet without straying far from campus.
Newer, nicer apartment communities on the quieter southeast side, a comfortable mid-tier step up that is still an easy drive to practice.
Premium, quiet southwest-edge homes with trail access and space for an athlete with bigger NIL money who wants privacy after practice.