Enjoy rich fellowship with fellow students and their families in our spacious and affordable campus housing.
The Westminster Seminary California Residential Village offers 72 affordable and comfortable on-campus apartments for single students and families. Located a short walk from the classroom, these apartments enhance the already vibrant community of faith that has been the hallmark of WSC where students thrive on face-to-face education and where the mentoring relationship with their pastor-professors produces hearts and minds toward Christ.
The Westminster Village features…
Take a tour of our beautiful housing below.
Note: The above prices are for the 2025–2026 school year.
We offer 1–3 bedroom apartments ranging from 813–1,482 square feet, depending on the number of bedrooms (see floor plans below).
Each apartment comes equipped with all appliances, including a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and washer and dryer. The residential village also includes a common area with both internal and external spaces, including a fire pit and playground.
To apply for campus housing, applicants must first be admitted to the seminary, at which time they may be placed on a housing wait list and receive additional information regarding the application process.
As students live, learn, and grow together in their knowledge of Reformed theology and love of the Lord, they will experience what we have always believed and practiced at Westminster California—that iron sharpens iron—that students learn best face-to-face in the classroom and students confirm what they believe peer-to-peer, in a community of faith.
“We are blessed to be in such a supportive and God-fearing community of believers and are happy to be a part of this multi-generational work that has remained committed to its mission since its founding.”
“It is a blessing to live in a place where community happens so naturally and spontaneously; as well as making it affordable to attend the best Reformed seminary on the continent! We are excited for this year, and thankful for all who have made it possible.”
“It has been an enormous blessing to call the Westminster Village home during my time at seminary. My seminary experience truly wouldn’t have been the same without this community. Not to mention, the walkable ‘commute’ to my classes and on-campus job in the Front Office is pretty tough to beat!”
“I feel truly known and loved by many of my classmates. The Village has been an absolute game-changer. I am living next to, and doing life with, lifelong ministry partners.”
“Perhaps one of the most significant strengths of WSC … lies in the strong community that is found here. I am extremely grateful for the friendships that I have made in the last few years. The Village especially has been an enormous benefit and provided a uniquely immersive educational experience that allowed us to approach our studies in a rich and supportive community. The long talks around the fire, the parties and BBQs, and the nights spent at friends’ houses all created deep and lasting memories.”
“Living among fellow believers, united in faith and purpose, was a foretaste of God’s kingdom. We knew and trusted our neighbors, sharing life in a way that strengthened us all. Fellowship was constant, even amidst the demands of study, as we gathered to pray, discuss, debate, study, and grow together. For my wife, a new mother, this community was a sanctuary. She found godly women—young mothers like her—who shared her convictions and offered wisdom and support. Their care sustained her, teaching her the joys and challenges of motherhood in a Christ-centered home. Our children thrived in this safe haven, playing freely with friends under the watchful eyes of trusted neighbors. Living among other students sparked countless conversations— on theology, ministry, family, and life—that sharpened my mind and stirred my soul. Proximity to the seminary was a practical blessing, easing financial strains when vehicles were scarce and allowing me to be present for my wife and children. We leaned on neighbors for childcare, knowing our little ones were in loving, faithful hands. Watching our children play together, carefree and joyful, felt like a glimpse of a simpler time, almost like an old film of times in which neighbors trusted each other.”
“I loved the housing and the closeness of the community of the Village, the people you meet and the friends you make, and the constant theological conversations you can find anywhere. I truly enjoyed interacting with all of my classmates and getting to know the professors on a deep level.”
“The logistics of living in the village and attending WSC are all great. The housing is extremely inexpensive and really nice. It’s great to live on campus; it’s managed well, and it fosters community to have many of the students live near each other.”
See below for our advice on finding off-campus housing, as well as other tips about moving to Escondido.
Housing is one of the most basic concerns for students relocating to Escondido to attend Westminster Seminary California. The Office of Admissions provides extensive housing resources for our students.
There are numerous apartment complexes within walking and driving distance from the WSC campus. Students have lived in several of these complexes and recommend them to new students.
The Office of Admissions maintains a list of local rooms, guest homes, and houses for rent through private homeowners. These opportunities are often less expensive than apartments.
A list of interested individuals seeking roommates and shared housing situations is part of the alternative housing list.
The Office of Admissions has a list of recommended realtors.
If you have any questions about housing, please contact Mark MacVey (admissions@wscal.edu). He is happy to give you information about any of the resources listed above and assist you in your housing search.
When students arrive in the area they should notify the Office of Admissions of their new address and contact information at admissions@wscal.edu.
The State of California requires all new residents to obtain a CA driver’s license within 10 days of relocating to California and register their vehicles within 20 days of relocating. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in monetary penalties through the CA Department of Motor Vehicles.
For more information visit the California DMV website.
The City of Escondido website provides a brief overview of local services.
Escondido is centrally located in southern California. Only 25 miles from San Diego, 15 miles from the Pacific coast, and 100 miles from Los Angeles, there are a wide variety of things to do in and around Escondido. Sunny and 70 degrees most of the year, Southern California is a beautiful place to learn, grow, play, and study. While many days will be spent in the library, be sure to enjoy the local scenery!
Westminster Seminary California prepares preachers, teachers, and missionaries for primarily Reformed and Presbyterian denominations. We are blessed to have many churches in Escondido and in surrounding cities throughout San Diego. Several of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni serve these churches. We are happy to help recommend a congregation to you when you are in the area. For more questions, just call the front office at (760) 480-8474.
List of Local Churches
