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A practical pick is the Monterey, Marina, and Seaside area within 10 miles of CSUMB, since the university’s 2025 survey puts the average two-bedroom, one-bath off-campus rent there at $2,122 a month. CSUMB also points students to several local apartment operators and an off-campus housing search site, but it does not manage or endorse those listings.
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- Start with the Monterey, Marina, and Seaside area within 10 miles of campus.
- Compare the listed property managers and search sites side by side.
- Verify lease dates, fees, and unit details directly with each property before signing.
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If you want the most directly supported off-campus choice, look in the Monterey, Marina, and Seaside area within 10 miles of campus. CSUMB’s 2025 housing market survey places the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment there at $2,122, and CSUMB says this is the local area it uses for its off-campus housing information.
- Supported local fact: the university’s average monthly rent figure is $2,122 for a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment in the 10-mile campus area.
- Practical next step: compare listings from CSUMB’s off-campus housing resources and search site, then verify any unit’s lease terms, fees, and move-in date before applying.
- CSUMB says it does not directly provide, manage, or endorse off-campus apartment listings.
If you want more housing choices to compare
CSUMB’s off-campus housing page points students to local property management options such as Abrams Park Apartments, Crescent Bay Apartments, Sea Breeze Apartments, The Shoreline at Monterey Bay, Mosaic Student Housing, and SunBay Apartments. Apartments.com also shows 33 apartments near California State University, Monterey Bay, which can help you compare available listings.
- Supported local fact: CSUMB names several off-campus property managers and listing sources for student searches.
- Tradeoff: these are search starting points, not university-vetted endorsements or guarantees of availability.
- Next check: confirm whether each place is in Seaside, Marina, or Monterey and whether it fits your commute, lease length, and budget.
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