How do I find housing for a summer internship?

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Look for summer sublets from local students who go home for the summer, summer housing that many universities rent out in their dorms, and short-term furnished rooms. Ask your employer too, since some offer housing or a stipend and can connect you with other interns. Starting two to three months ahead usually gives you a good choice. Summer is the easiest time to find a short stay near a big university. Many students are on twelve-month leases they won't use, so furnished rooms come up and rent can be negotiable. The housing group for a university near your internship is worth searching even if you don't go there. University summer housing: many schools rent dorm rooms to interns, sometimes by the week or month. Summer sublets: often furnished, with utilities included. Other interns: ask your employer or the intern group chat about sharing a place. Because you'll probably arrange this from another city, scams are more of a risk. Don't pay anything until someone has seen the place or you've confirmed the tenant and their permission to sublet. Our moving to a new city answers cover searching from a distance.

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