On-Campus Housing

Frequently Asked Questions
Piedra del Sol 08-09

• Prices
The rates for the 2008-2009 school year are...
2-bedroom apartments = 1,430.00 / month
3-bedroom apartments = 2,058.00 / month
4-bedroom apartments = 2,455.00 / month
(Rent price includes wireless internet, cable, water and sewage - landline phone, gas and electricity are to be paid by the apartment)

• What is the parking situation like?
2-bedroom apartments are assigned one (1) parking space
3-bedroom apartments are assigned two (2) parking spaces
4-bedroom apartments are assigned two (2) parking spaces

• When can I move in?
All of the leases at Piedra del Sol begin during the months of June, July and August and are 12 months long. We stagger them throughout the summer months to try and accommodate everyone. Once your lease has been approved, you will need to make an appointment with the apartment manager to arrange receiving your keys.

• How big are the rooms at Piedra del Sol?
All of the bedrooms in the 2 and 4-bedroom apartments, as well as two (2) of the bedrooms in the 3-bedroom apartment are approximately 9’ x 12’. This includes a closet that is approximately 2’ x 6’. The master bedroom in the 3-bedroom apartment is approximately 16’ x 12’. This bedroom also has a walk-in closet measuring 4’ x 2’5”, and a private bathroom of 6’ x 8’.

• I heard that you need to have 60 units to live in Piedra del Sol, is that true?
Not entirely. However, priority is given to those students with more completed units. For example, if there are two people applying for a 2-bedroom apartment, we will add their total units together, and compare that total with other people applying for the same sized apartment.

• Can I apply to live with my boyfriend who goes to a local community college?
Although apartments can be “mixed genders,” all tenants living in Piedra del Sol must be regularly enrolled SDSU students in good standing- this means NO one currently on academic or administrative probation. This also means no pets or children. SDSU transfer students must have proof of acceptance to the university to apply and SDSU students must present current transcripts.

• If I get an apartment, how much is the security deposit?
Piedra del Sol does not require a security deposit. However, we require a last month’s rent payment (after being notified on of approval, you must submit a full month’s rent (see above) with the lease). This payment will be paid out to the unit during the last full month of the lease. 

•Can I apply with my male/ female friend who goes to a local community college?
Although apartments can be “mixed genders,” all tenants living in Piedra del Sol must be SDSU students. This means no pets or children. Transferring students must have proof of acceptance to the University to apply and SDSU students must present current transcripts.

•Can I share a room?
For the two and four bedroom units, there is no room sharing. The only room that can be shared is the master bedroom in a 3-bedroom apartment. That means you can apply with four people for a three bedroom, but a maximum of two (2) for a 2-bedroom and four (4) for a 4-bedroom.

• We want a 4 bedroom apartment, but there are only 3 of us applying - what happens then?
If you are approved for a 4-bedroom apartment with 3 people, you are still responsible for the full rental amount. You may sublease the vacant room in your apartment when you find someone you want to live with and who is approved by Piedra del Sol. However, applications are taken in groups and single applications will not be matched together or considered.

•Can we apply for both a 3 and 4 bedroom?
Please indicate to the staff when turning in the application what your first and second choices are. If you do not qualify by units for your first choice, your application will be considered for your second choice.

•How many apartments are available for next year?
Tentatively PdS will have ten 2-bedrooms, two 3-bedrooms, and seventeen 4-bedrooms available for rent.   We however cannot judge what your chance of acceptance is, it is all dependent upon the amount and quality of applications we receive this year.

• Who can I talk to if I have more questions?
Rebecca Golob is the on-site manager and can answer any questions you have. She can be reached by calling 619.594.2274 or by email at pds@mail.sdsu.edu.