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The following information is provided to help you find housing while you participate in internship experiences in other areas of California and across the U.S.

Housing for Interns

Most students who participate in an internship that takes place far from the UC Berkeley area need to find temporary housing. We have curated a list of resources for student housing that are presented below. Inclusion in this section is not an endorsement or recommendation by Berkeley Career Engagement or the University of California, Berkeley. Please evaluate all housing options carefully and confirm that they are suitable for your needs before entering into any agreements.

National

National Housing Information Sources

The following sources may be used to access listings of available housing nation-wide. This list is not exhaustive and is only intended to provide you a starting point in your search. Please evaluate all housing options carefully and confirm that they are suitable for your needs before entering into any agreements.

  • Apartment List – Aggregated apartment listings from hundreds of sources across the country.
  • Craig’s List – Contains housing listings for various cities throughout the US.
  • Dwellsy.com – Rental housing search platform for college students.
  • Hostelworld.com – Lists hostels throughout the US (and worldwide).
  • JuneHomes.com – Offering fully furnished apartments without having to lock into a long-term lease.
  • Sublet.com – Apartment rentals, sublets, houses, and rooms for rent in major US cities.
  • Zumper – Map-based search for home & apartment rentals with real-time updates. Also available on iOS & Android.
  • Trulia – Search rooms & apartments for rent by location.

New York City

New York City Student Housing

The following locations offer short-term housing options for interns and students in New York City in dormitories and other shared living arrangements. Please evaluate all housing options carefully and confirm that they are suitable for your needs before entering into any agreements.

  • Columbia University – Summer housing for interns.
  • EHS: Educational Housing Services – A top housing resource for NYC interns offering 7 residences throughout Manhattan & Brooklyn. Students who reserve housing for summer 2023 will receive special rates. Use promo code: SU23
  • NYC Intern – Apartment housing in prime Manhattan location. Fall, Spring & Summer terms are available.
  • NYU Summer Housing Information – NYU housing options are open to non-NYU students during the summer.
  • Homestay, New York– Arranges for a variety of housing options for students.

Washington DC

Washington DC Student Housing

The following locations offer short-term housing options for interns and students in Washington DC in dormitories and other shared living arrangements. Please evaluate all housing options carefully and confirm that they are suitable for your needs before entering into any agreements.

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL Student Housing

The following location offers short-term housing options for interns and students in Washington DC in dormitories and other shared living arrangements. Please evaluate all housing options carefully and confirm that they are suitable for your needs before entering into any agreements.

  • University Village – Affordable summer housing in furnished apartments for interns, located in Thomas Beckman Hall at the University of Illinois, Chicago.