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The Lazarus Center for Career Development obtains information contained in this site from a variety of sources, and makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the accuracy, or suitability of the data, information, and/or links to other sites contained within "The Housing Board" and assumes no legal liability for the information on this site. All content is provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind.

The Housing Board is reserved for those who are affiliated with Smith College - students, alumnae, faculty & staff.

To submit an ad, email Charlene at cimes@smith.edu with a
BRIEF description (100 word max.) including date of availability, price, and contact information. Ads will remain on the board for 3 months. Sorry, we cannot post pictures.

Listings & Resources by Location

Western Massachusetts

Available

  • Room for rent, starting September 1. My house is located in a quiet neighborhood one mile from downtown Northampton on the Smith College side. A furnished bedroom is available for rent. The house is sweet and has gardens and space around it. Out the back are some woods and the Mill River. Rent is $550/month. Kitchen and laundry access are available, as is my garage/shed for a bicycle. Utilities and wifi are included. No smokers or pets. If interested, please email Julie at jehooks7@gmail.com. (posted 7/30/13)

  • For the 2013-2014 academic year, (Sept. 1st to May 30) a Smith College faculty person is accepting female applicants to rent a charming furnished room (plus a small study room) in a classic Victorian House, two blocks from campus, in one of the finest neighborhoods in Northampton. A member of the Smith College community is preferred. The immaculate apartment shared with living room, dining room, bath, kitchen, pantry, laundry and baby grand piano, basic TV, WiFi. A cell phone is required. $800/month, plus utilities. If you are interested, please email "lzhao@smith.edu." (posted 7/29/13)

  • Room for rent starting Sept. or Oct. 1st. Easthampton, very close to Northampton. 2 blocks from bike path that goes right to Noho. 4 bedroom house. Looking to rent one room. I live alone with a small dog. All inclusive (heat, hot water, trash, basic cable, internet, trash, washer/dryer). Nice quiet neighborhood with a driveway. Basement storage. Rent is 600 a month. Email for more details: shappylox@hotmail.com. No smoking or pets. (posted 7/24/13)

  • Fully renovated 2 bed, 1 bath (760sq ft) condo in Holyoke, <1 mile from I-91, Mass Pike (I-90) & Holyoke Mall & 10 minutes from Northampton. Includes fridge, dishwasher, stove, microwave & Air- conditioning. 2 off street assigned parking spots. Secure "buzz in" access. Laundry on site in basement (coin-op). Includes condo fee, sewer, water, trash, landscaping & snow removal. Has Electric heat and hot water, tenant pays electric bill. $900.00 with references, 1st & last months rent required. Email suby04@gmail.com for details. Available August 1st, 2013 (posted 6/5/13)

  • Available immediately: Small studio apartment, comfortable and completely renovated in historic Laurel Park, Northampton. Cool and quiet in the pine trees. Private parking space and bus line to downtown. Internet access. One mile north of River Valley market and a walk through the woods to Fitzgerald Lake. $700/month includes utilities. No smoking and pets negotiable. Call 413-695-3283. (posted 6/4/13)

  • Spacious, luminous and furnished two bedroom apartment, in a large beautiful building. Kitchen with dining area, living room, one large and one smaller bedroom/office, bathroom (with bathtub) all facing Paradise Pond by Smith College, use of great backyard and quite neighbors. Pets and Smoking prohibited. Rent is $1100 per month plus utilities (electricity, gas). Dates flexible, available from the last week of June to last week of August. For more information please email or call Antonella asisto@smith.edu, 401 226 5759 (posted 5/31/13)

  • Greenfield: Beautiful, spacious, 2 bedroom apartment available for July 1st. Gas heat, washer-dryer hookups, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, backyard use, off street parking. $800 plus utilities per month. Please contact Beverly at bnewell3@gmail.com. (posted 5/30/13)

  • Ideally situated 2 bedroom, 2 floor apt walking distance to Smith, the bike path, downtown, the YMCA and much more. 2 small porches and a 2nd floor sunroom - could be used a small office. Eat in kitchen, small living room and dining room. Laundry hook-up. Beautiful back yard. $1300 plus utilities. Negotiable if tenant willing to do some lawn care and snow removal. One year lease. Available August 1, 2013. Contact: cwsperry@yahoo.com (posted 5/29/13

  • Room available, walking distance to Smith. Need a room a few nights a week for the academic year? I have a small furnished room available (approx. 14 x 8) limited kitchen access, small fridge in bedroom (or elsewhere) available. I am a mature professional returning to school at Springfield College for a Masters degree, could use income to help with rent. Weekends unavailable. Rent dependent on usage. Contact cylewis@mindspring.com please leave a phone number. Available late August, no sooner. (posted 5/23/13)

  • Two furnished rooms, for one renter each, available now. $475/mo includes utilities. Room can be rearranged to suit your needs. Owner-occupied large, single family home, located in quiet, convenient, safe Holyoke Highlands, 10 minutes from campus, includes: month-to-month, short or long term, linens, cable television, shared bath, kitchen privileges, off-street parking, washer and dryer in house, quiet household, wireless internet, dog in house. You only need clothes, groceries, phone, and computer. Grocery store around the corner. Less than a mile from Rt. 91 or Rt. 5. 10 minutes to Northampton. Perfect for mature student looking for a quiet, home-like environment. No pets/smokers/drugs. When replying, tell me a little about yourself and your housing needs. Email slcahillane@comcast.net or call/text 413-636-6869 for pictures and additional information. (posted 5/23/13)

  • HOUSEMATE WANTED FOR CLEAN, QUIET FLORENCE HOME One bedroom available July 1st in bright, clean home in downtown Florence near The Silk Mill office building. $525 plus utilities. Large 2 car garage with one bay available (auto door opener). Bus stop and bike path are close. Storage space available in garage or basement. Washer and dryer in the basement. Shared utilities (they tend to be low). Wireless internet and basic cable TV included. Shared bath. No smoking/drugs. Hardwood floors throughout the house. Lovely deck off the back of the house which overlooks gardens and fields. The bedroom rental also has a view of the fields. There is room for expanding my current vegetable garden. I have a young male cat and would consider welcoming another cat into the household. A quiet home for a mature and respectful housemate. The household is semi-VEGETARIAN -- no meat or poultry...fish is okay. Call/text Maria at 413-320-2251 or email mtcahillane@aol.com. (posted 4/23/13)

  • Downtown Northampton: Ada Alum renting furnished room in a beautiful downtown apartment for a commuting student or faculty member. Rent to correspond to days per week arranged. Please contact nhamroom@gmail.com for more details. Available May and beyond. (posted 4/12/13)

Wanted

  • Wanted room with kitchen privileges and laundry for mature Smith Graduate Student, September 2013 - May 2014. Student teaching in Sprinfield, and also working at Smith minimal time at home, very responsible hardworking. Email dquattro@smith.edu . (posted 6/20/13)

  • Smith staff (admin) seeking apartment near Smith. Prefer studio or efficiency, but would consider other housing options--house sitting, pet sitting, yard care, sublet, semi-private suite in home, house mate, etc. I am extremely quiet, and I keep to myself. I have a very low-energy, quiet (doesn't bark) dog. I don't smoke; I pay my bills and clean up after my dog; I have excellent credit and references. I cannot afford more than $700, and prefer to pay less. jburwell@smith.edu. (posted 5/29/13)

  • My wife and I (and our cat) need housing in the Northampton area (we are relocating from Queens and do not own a car). We are seeking either a large 1 bedroom or a small 2 bedroom priced between $700-$1,000/month. We need a home with onsite laundry and strongly prefer a place without dogs, carpeting, and someone living above us (quite is much appreciated, too). Please call 347-295-6692. (posted 5/9/13)

  • Smith alum and adjunct professor looking for home to rent beginning September preferably close to or in town location. Minimal 2 bedrooms for 2 adults and 1 child. We are non smokers w/out pets. We own a home in Montague that we will wish to rent out as well. mreeves56@verizon.net (posted 5/8/13)

  • Wanted: 2+ bedroom apartment for Smith student, partner, and their two children. From end of June, would consider earlier. We have cats. Please contact mgrahamshaw@smith.edu. (posted 4/16/13)

Boston

Available

  • One bedroom available for sublet from mid-June through end of August in a top-floor Central Square, Cambridge apartment. Location is ideal -7 minute walk to the T station and even closer to multiple bus lines, 10 minute walk to Trader Joe's/Whole Foods, and just a bit further to the Charles River. The bedroom will be unfurnished, but has two large windows and a closet. The apartment has an eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, back deck, and one bathroom. Your three housemates are female recent grads from Tufts and Colgate. Please email carriehwilson@gmail.com for additional information and photos. (posted 5/1/13)

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California

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New York City

Available

  • 9'-3''x13' room available from Sept 1st in a furnished 4 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in the financial district minutes away from the 2/3, 4/5, and J/Z subway stops. $1344/month plus utilities, cable and internet usually $60/person. Room has air conditioner/heating unit and two windows. Building amenities include dry cleaning, valet services, full gym, lounge, laundry room. 3 female young professionals (one Smith alum) looking for a 4th roommate who is clean, easy going, responsible, preferably with a full time job to sign a year lease. There is a $1344 security deposit, $95 non-refundable application fee, and building management requires your 2 most recent bank statements and your most recent pay stub to process a rental application. Please contact me at zplamond@gmail.com for additional information and to schedule a viewing. (posted 7/19/13)

  • 2001 Smith graduate. looking to sublet my Chelsea (25th and 9th) apartment for the months of July and August. $2000/month includes wifi and utilities. Fully furnished, elevator building with laundry in basement. One block from C/E trains. Rent upfront needed plus small security deposit. Great deal for area and perfect for summer interns! Please contact me at deena.a.khan@gmail.com or 917-848-4184 if interested. (posted 6/3/13)

  • I am a Smith 2010 grad currently a grad student in NYC looking to sublet my room for this summer (from June 1st to September 15th, 2013). My apartment is in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood in Brooklyn within walking distance of Prospect Park. Very easy access to the city through the Q, F and G trains. The rent is $600 per month and includes ALL utilities. The room is medium-sized, furnished, with a sunny window, AC, and a closet. In the apartment, I live with one roommate who has her own room and shares a small kitchen and a bathroom with me. My contact info: mariya_vi@yahoo.com, 718-496-4142. (posted 5/13/13)

  • I'm a 2010 grad looking to sublet a fully-furnished bedroom (including window AC unit) in a clean and updated three-bedroom apartment in Astoria late May to late July. You'd be living with two other delightful young Smith Alums in an adorable and safe neighborhood that provides easy access to Midtown Manhattan. Apartment is one block away from laundry and grocery store, two blocks away from two drug stores, three blocks away from the subway, and surrounded by great restaurants! Rent is $850, and utilities bring the total cost to around $900. Please email me (Sarah) at SK3688@columbia.edu for more details! (posted 4/19/13)

  • My name is Penelope and I am a graduate student at the Smith College School for Social Work. I am looking to rent my fully furnished studio apartment from June 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013. I am flexible on the move in dates. The monthly rent is $1000.00 includes all utilities. I also have an AC in the apartment that can be used, as well. I reside in the High Bridge section of the Bronx close to Yankee Stadium. I am looking for someone who is clean and will treat the space like their home. If you would like further information and would like to set up a time to see the space. Please send me an email about yourself, etc. my email is pwillam@smith.edu or 347.248.2090 (posted 4/17/13)

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Resources

  • Educational Housing Services (EHS) - NYC'S #1 most referred student/intern housing. EHS has provided hundreds of thousands of students and interns with a place to call home. With EHS, you get safe, all-inclusive, quality housing by the academic year, semester, or summer. It is our mission to create strong student communities in partnership with schools and universities that encompass a scholastic environment and promote the values of diversity, independence, growth and life long friendships.
  • New York City Rent Guidelines Board - Features

    rent guidelines, Tenants' Rights Guide, and an Apartment Guide, which details everything you need to know about finding an apartment to rent, and what to do once you locate one.

  • International House is a vibrant residence and program center of more than 700 graduate students and trainees representing more than 100 countries. It is perhaps the most culturally diverse student community in all of New York City.

  • Jazz Hostels offers budget accommodation in dormitories and private rooms at four locations in Manhattan, New York City. Individuals and groups are welcome.
  • Metro International Housing Booklet - Advice on types of housing, housing search, housing laws, navigating NYC, housing listings and more.
  • The New School's Summer Intern Housing program for all summer interns and college students, whether affiliated with The New School or with other colleges and universities.
  • NYC Intern.org - Furnished apartments and residence style rooms to interns and students living in the city for a semester, an entire school year, or a summer.
  • New York University Summer Housing - Safe, convenient and affordable housing in New York City for both students and interns.
  • The Webster - Affordable housing for women from all over the world who work, study or intern in New York City.

Washington, D.C.

Available

  • Sublet available for fully furnished single bedroom with attached sunroom and personal bathroom, $1300/month including utilities. Washer/dryer in basement. Located in a three-bedroom rowhouse with kitchen, living room, and dining room within walking distance to both red line Friendship Heights and Tenleytown metro stations, there is street parking, and room inside for bicycle. Backyard and porch as well. The room is available May 13th - August 30. First and last month's deposit required. If you are interested, send us an email telling more about yourself, and what you plan to be doing in DC for the summer. Contact: hthurber@alumnae.smith.edu (posted 5/6/13)

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Other U.S. Cities

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International

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General Resources

Housing & Budgeting (PDF) - The Lazarus Center's Guide to the Relocation Process. Covers the basics of renting and budgeting.

CNN Money Cost of Living Calculator - How far will your salary go in another city?

Educational Housing Services (EHS) - NYC'S #1 most referred student/intern housing. EHS has provided hundreds of thousands of students and interns with a place to call home. With EHS, you get safe, all-inclusive, quality housing by the academic year, semester, or summer. It is our mission to create strong student communities in partnership with schools and universities that encompass a scholastic environment and promote the values of diversity, independence, growth and life long friendships.

Hostels.com - Lists hostels throughout the US (and worldwide)

PadMapper.com - Is a free tool to help you find an apartment or sublet to rent by putting listings from Craigslist and other sources on a large map.

Roommates.com - The world's largest roommate database!

Smithies Housing Board Group on Smith Women Connect LinkedIn - Join the group to post housing you have available or are seeking.

Sperling's Best Places to Live - Data on thousands of metro areas, cities, and neighborhoods. Learn about people, health, economy, housing, rankings, crime, transportation, cost of living, religion and more.

Subletsearch.com - National listings