A groundbreaking new $106 million housing complex dubbed Union Grantville has officially opened its doors at the Grantville Transit Center, providing San Diego State University (SDSU) students with a convenient and comfortable living space just a short trolley ride away from campus.
Located between the new SDSU West site and SDSU main campus, the impressive five-story building houses 250 units offering an array of amenities such as a clubroom with a catering kitchen, pool table, pool, spa, outdoor yoga space, walking and bike areas, common-area television lounges, two-level fitness center, dog spa, and even a coffee shop, as reported by FOX 5 San Diego.
Built next to the Grantville Transit Center, this innovative housing complex is a game-changer for SDSU students, as the campus is just one stop away on the MTS Trolley Green Line, offering unparalleled convenience and connectivity, as noted by Times of San Diego.
Stephen Whitburn, Chair of MTS and City Council Member for District 3, highlighted the significance of such development projects, stating, "Development projects like Union Grantville allow for San Diegans to access transit in a very convenient and direct way,” as mentioned in the FOX 5 San Diego article.
It's no secret that San Diego has been grappling with skyrocketing rents, currently ranked as the third-highest in the nation—with an average monthly rent of $3,175, as reported by KPBS. Union Grantville aims to alleviate this issue by offering dormitory-style, fully furnished apartments starting at $2,634 for a one-bedroom unit, as KPBS indicated.
With a staggering 95% occupancy rate and move-ins scheduled to kick off next week, Union Grantville is just one of a pair of projects planned for the site. A neighboring development, ShoreLINE, is currently under construction and slated to open early next year, mentions Times of San Diego.
Unlike Union Grantville, ShoreLINE targets low-income residents, providing 124 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units for those earning 30-60% of the area median income. This five-story housing complex is reserved for households earning 30% to 60% of the median income for the region, as reported by KPBS.
This pair of projects aims to tackle San Diego's notorious housing shortage while promoting sustainable urban living, offering more San Diegans the opportunity to access jobs, education, and other amenities without the need for a car. As Councilmember Raul Campillo, who represents the area, stated in the KPBS article, "Not only does this provide the housing, (it) makes it easier for people to get around without a car, without a car payment, without gasoline payment, without insurance payment."
