200 E Barham Drive, San Marcos,
Intern Housing Availability
Last Check In: July 3, 2026
Last Check Out: August 9, 2025
About Us
Need an accessible and comfortable place to live for your summer internship in North County San Diego? Check out Intern Housing at CSUSM! As a campus resident living in our North City neighborhood of San Marcos, you'll find yourself nestled comfortably in a learning-focused and safe environment, just off the freeway and a short walk from the campus train station. Interns staying with CSUSM have 24/7 access to onsite staff and are conveniently located near local eateries, coffee, groceries, and more!
Interns staying at CSUSM are a part of Summer Intern Housing, which enriches the mission of California State University San Marcos by providing a supportive, education-oriented environment for campus guests, promoting exploration and learning in the areas of academics, community, and leadership. The primary goal of Summer Conferences is to provide a safe and engaging experience for clients and visitors in well-maintained facilities, showcasing CSUSM Housing and the North City neighborhood as a seamless model for community partnership and innovation.
Summer Intern Housing includes a private bedroom in an apartment with a full kitchen and living space, where you have the opportunity to live and network with other local interns. All utilities are included, apartments come fully-furnished (including TVs) and you'll enjoy numerous amenities onsite such as free laundry, swimming pool, fitness center, social lounges, and housing summer events.
Cost for individual interns in Summer 2026 is expected to be $72 per night (approval pending), with rooms available beginning May 22nd and ending no later than August 9th. Interns staying longer than 4 weeks (28 Days) receive "free weekends" and are charged at a rate of $360/week. Campus parking rates range from $9/day to $80/month per vehicle and can be setup if requested.
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Onsite parking is also available for a fee through Parking and Commuter Services.
- 7-day weekly permits are $45.
- 30-day monthly permits are $80.
For more information, visit https://www.csusm.edu/parking/visitors.html
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Located in San Marcos in the heart of the emerging North City neighborhood, CSUSM Housing is a prime destination for summer interns looking to live in a clean and safe neighborhood, right off the 78 freeway which runs through the heart of North County San Diego. You'll find both quick bites and full-service restaurants, coffee shops and breweries, bike shops and a weekly farmer's market... all here in North City and CSUSM. Within walking distance you'll find access to public transportation (CSUSM Sprinter Train Station), grocery stores, fitness studios, and much more!
Looking to make the most of your time in sunny Southern California? We're just a quick train ride or freeway jaunt from California's most pristine beaches. You'll be minutes away from Carlsbad and Oceanside, the perfect place to relax and enjoy a summer sunset after a long day. Want to catch a show or get drinks in the city? You're just 35 minutes away from downtown San Diego, home to world-famous parks, museums, zoos, and entertainment venues.