San Diego Student Apartments at Sterling Alvarado

When staying in one of the San Diego student apartments at STERLING ALVARADO, you live comfortably in style. The upscale finishes and contemporary furnishings in each apartment combined with fabulous community amenities make Sterling the best choice for students who want to rent housing near SDSU. Scrolling through the lists of amenities, you will see why.

The Sterling Alvarado Resident Portal | Pay Rent, Submit Service Requests and more Online!

Did you know that residents can easily pay rent, submit maintenance requests, sign their lease and sign renewals, all by using the Sterling Alvarado Resident Portal online? The Sterling Alvarado Resident Portal makes it fast and easy for residents to get what they need. Just login and manage rent, request maintenance services, renew your lease, etc…

Community Amenities at Sterling Alvarado

  • Sterling Alvarado’s On-site Restaurants:
  • Mixed Use Community with Door Step Retail
  • One Block Away from the San Diego MTS Trolley (SDSU is the first stop)
  • Two Expansive Pool Plazas with Tanning Decks
  • BBQ Areas and Entertainment Seating
  • Theatre room with 120" HD 3D screen with BluRay player and gaming equipment
  • Sound System at Pool
  • Athletic Center
  • Tanning Dome
  • Complimentary WiFi at Pool Area and Cyber Cafe
  • Cornhole
  • Private Study Rooms
  • Computer Center featuring Apple and PC Products
  • Game Room with Xbox gaming system
  • Wrap around park with free standing exercise stations
  • Sophisticated Roommate Matching Program
  • Centralized Mail Kiosk
  • 7-story Parking Structure
  • Bum-A-Bike Program

Student Apartment Amenities

  • Urban Plans featuring spiral ducts*
  • 42” Flat Screen TV in Living Room
  • Handsome Wood-style Flooring in Living Room, Kitchen, Bath and Hallways
  • Plush Designer Carpet in Bedroom
  • Contemporary Furniture Package
  • Walk In Closets*
  • Black on Black GE Energy Star Appliances
  • Stackable Washers and Dryers
  • Ceiling Fans with Light Feature
  • Modern Kitchen Cabinets
  • Upgraded Kitchen Countertops
  • 6” Deep Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink
  • 12'x12' Ceramic Tile Tub Surround
  • Private Locks on Each Bedroom
  • Private Patio or Balcony Area*
  • 9’ Foot Ceilings

* In Select Units

Green Features at Sterling’s Student Apartments

  • LEED For Homes Gold Certified
  • ENERGYSTAR® Windows and kitchen appliances
  • Energy Efficient Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Super Efficient Tankless Water Heaters
  • 3rd Party Performance Testing and Inspections of Design and Equipment
  • Ceiling Fans in all living areas
  • Energy Efficient Lighting
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Low Flow Water Fixtures
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • High Efficiency Irrigation System
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Onsite Recycling For Residents
  • Carbon Monoxide Monitors
  • High Grade Air Filters (MERV 8)
  • Indoor Contaminant Control During Construction
  • Bicycle Racks
  • Carpooling/ Rideshare Program
  • Close to Retail/Restaurants
  • Close to Mass Transit
  • Low VOC Paints, Sealants, Adhesives, and Carpet
  • Green Label Plus Carpet and Padding
  • Recycled Construction Materials/Finishes
  • Preferred Parking For Fuel Efficient Vehicles
  • Bum-A-Bike Program

Why settle for less than the best student housing in San Diego? Student apartments at Sterling offer an amazing lifestyle. Make it yours!


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