Housing Listings
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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
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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)
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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)
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Lovely one-bedroom Condo close to downtown Northampton. This 2nd-floor, well-insulated, carpeted end unit is light, bright with plenty of closet space, updated kitchen & bath, on leafy Round Hill Road. Minutes to Smith College, the bike path, Stop-n-Shop, and the center of town. 614 SF, Electric baseboard heat, wall-unit AC. Locked basement storage and laundry facilities on-site. One-car off-street parking. $950/month (2 occupants max) includes hot water, lawn care, trash removal. Tenant pays electricity & cable. No pets, No smokers. First & last months' rent and security deposit required to move in. No agent fee. Available July 1st. Call Jessica 413-478-3137 jrlapinski@comcast.net (posted 5/21/13)
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For 2013-2014 academic year, a fully furnished 2 bedroom home, kitchen, downstairs office in the quiet neighborhood of Bay State Village, walking distance to Smith. It is perfect for a visiting professor! Room rentals would be considered. Home rental is $1500. Contact via email susan.demaria@verizon.net or call 413-584-0596. (posted 5/20/13)
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Room for rent available in early August. Pleasant Victorian house on leafy street, half a mile from Smith and downtown Northampton. Skylight and private bath! Perfect for an Ada or other student. Sorry, no pets. $425 per month, includes light and heat. For more information, call 413-586-5207 or email zane@crocker.com. (This email address may change soon, use phone if email bounces). Come and see it! (posted 5/6/13)
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Charming and spacious third floor master bedroom/suite has an open floor plan with large bedroom area, living room area, small kitchenette and full bath with steam shower. This 'penthouse' has wonderful light, privacy, huge walk-in closet with mirrored sliding doors and skylights. Tenant has use of the first floor chef's kitchen with eat-in area, full laundry in basement, outdoor patio with grill, and beautiful yard. Included in rent are wifi, cable and all utilities. Rent: $1100 per month. Photos available upon request. Please contact Irena at 413-519-2019 (posted 5/1/13)
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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 4/30/13)
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LIGHT-FILLED COZY ROOM IN HOME NEXT TO SMITH -- Furnished 2nd floor south and east-facing corner private bedroom with shared first-floor kitchen, sunrise breakfast nook, living and dining rooms, bathroom, and sunset porch in big beautiful owner-occupied award-winning Victorian home on quiet leafy street in Historical District on west edge of Smith College on 5-college bus route with secluded garden, patio and outdoor grill. Ideal for graduate or mature senior student, visiting faculty, professional, or similar person who wants a friendly quiet home. $650 includes utilities: Central AC, heat, WiFi, electricity, hot water. Use of laundry. No pets, no smokers. Email Sandra via dandrew@smith.edu (posted 4/29/13)
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Architect's remodeled, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, furnished 2,000sf single family home in downtown Northampton available 8/30/13-6/30/14. Walk to Smith College; enjoy a private garden, backyard, and off-street parking. The Living Room has a gas fire place, built-in shelving, and radiant heat wood flooring. A light-filled kitchen/dining room with ample storage, large concrete island and radiant heat flooring connects to a three-season porch and deck off the backyard. The first floor also has an office with built-in shelving and desk; mudroom; and a full bathroom with washer and dryer. There is an open playroom/family room on the second floor, and two of the bedrooms have vaulted ceilings. Rent is $1800 plus utilities. Contact Mary at mcyun@aol.com for more info and photos. (posted 4/29/13)
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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)
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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)
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Berkshires, Worthington, MA. Charming furnished two bedroom home. Screened porch, two-car garage, fireplace, piano, clawfoot tub, Internet, herb gardens, on 30 acres. Please email safisher@alumnae.smith.edu for details. (posted 3/20/13)
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We have an ideally located fully furnished (even dishes) 3-4 bedroom home easy walking distance to Smith. It is perfect for a visiting professor! We cannot accept any cats but might be open to a small dog. Rent is $2200 plus utilities. Contact via email at cwsperry@yahoo.com (posted 3/13/13)
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Smith faculty is looking for a 1-bedroom apartment with onsite laundry in Northampton starting August 2013. Preferred rent range $800-$900 or around $1,100 with bills included. I am responsible, quiet and very considerate of others. I am open to other housing options. Please contact me at bgraziol@smith.edu (posted 5/23/13)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Responsible, quiet Smith Alumna, 1969, looking for sunny, quiet 2-3 bedroom apartment or house in the Northampton area, Florence, Haydenville. Timing: open, now on a month-to-month lease in Hamp. deborahjane26@mac.com; 732-887-7762 (cell) (posted 3/13/13)
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Smith students looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment for June through August near Smith campus. Please contact:aodejesu@smith.edu. (posted 1/31/13)
Boston
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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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New York City
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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)
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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)
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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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J-Term in NYC? Smithie ’08 willing to host students! THE ROOM Fully furnished with queen bed (fresh linens, comfy feather topper) and full dresser and closet, plenty of room for your belongings. Half bathroom is attached and for your use exclusively. Towels and travel toiletries come with the room. THE APARTMENT is a big, bright, fully-decorated pre-war 2BR, 1.5 bath with lots of sunlight and features a huge, well-appointed kitchen available for your use. Great location 1/2 block from the subway and the Q32 bus - Manhattan in 15 minutes. $500 a week. J-Term or Summer 2013. lailaplamondon@gmail.com (posted 12/3/12)
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I'm a 10J grad who is now a student at Stanford Law School, and I'm looking for housing while I'm in the city from mid-June to mid-August 2013 for a summer internship. I'm clean, quiet, and somewhat flexible on rent. If you have any rooms to rent or an apartment to sublet, please contact me at nhaney15@stanford.edu. (posted 3/5/13)
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.
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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.
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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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Are you a mature, quite student, or similar who likes kids and would be interested in living with our family in Takoma, DC for Summer. Room and Board in big Sunny Victorian Home, close (8 minute walk) to Takoma Metro, in exchange for 12-15 hours a week childcare for their 6 and 4 year old vibrant, loving, children. Kids are in school all day. Family needs assistance with pick-up (must be available for 5pm pick-up, and 8:30 drop off to nearby school summer camps and occasional evenings and weekends to be mutually agreed upon. Minimum summer position, ideally 9-12 months. Start DATE: June with some flexibility for later start. Contact: Jessica.lieberman@gmail.com (Smith 1990) (posted 2/25/13)
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Resources
- Washington Intern Student Housing WISH provides historic Capitol Hill Housing for hundreds of interns each semester. and is currently accepting applications.
- International Student House of Washington DC provides an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars.
Other U.S. Cities
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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















