<p>I just accepted an internship offer in southern Manhattan (I guess it's called lower Manhattan?) during June and July, but I am from Houston and know nothing about living in NYC. </p>
<p>Using my awesome intellectual skills, I've determined that the first thing I need is a place to stay. I did a Google search and the first hit was Educational Housing Services (Educational</a> Housing Services | It?s How You Want to Live!). </p>
<p>They seem to offer a pretty good student housing single bedroom in a community type of thing, it includes microwave, communal kitchen, bathroom, internet, etc... all the kinds of things I don't want to have to worry about on top of working 8 hours a day and having to live within the internship stipend. </p>
<p>I'm saving up as much money as I can now, but I don't know how much I'll be able to come up with, so I'm a little strapped for cash. </p>
<p>Edit: I found their rates, and the internship stipend barely covers it. Any ideas on where I'd look for cheaper housing, such as apartments or housing in another borough?
This EHS deal sounds good, but they don't mention HOW MUCH it is. Anyone ever had any experience with them? What about with interning in NYC over the summer? Any tips? Suggestions? Bad memories? Do's and Do Not's?</p>
<p>Check colleges and universities in NYC. A lot of them (like NYU and Columbia) offer summer housing for interns, and you don’t have to attend those schools in order to get their housing. You should definitely check out NYU, since it’s probably closer to your internship.</p>
<p>You can also check Craigslist for renting options, but I don’t think you’re going to find too many places that will be substantially cheaper than what you’ve already found.</p>
<p>Also look for people looking for roommates. When I was a student at NYU, I shared my apartment with a roommate and it made it much more affordable. Call local schools to see if they have a roommate referral service or check craigslist or local newspapers.</p>
<p>A lot of schools offer housing for interns, particularly in the summer. I know Columbia has a good deal of this. I remember when I was about to move here, I ran into a lot of student housing.</p>
<p>You could also probably find a short-term furnished apartment to live in during the summer as well.
I think the cheapest place to look for housing is in any borough outside of Manhattan, or if you truly want to be in Manhattan, try Morningside Heights - but it’s on the opposite end of the city.</p>
<p>washington heights is way cheaper than morningside heights. with a roommate or two you could pay as little as $450 a month in rent. the a runs express from 145, 168, and 179 maybe, and on the express a train it only takes 35 minutes or so to get from washington heights to the financial district.</p>
<p>like everyone else said, colleges rent out their dorms to interns during the summer. nyu, the new school, and pace have dorms right in the financial district, so maybe call them to inquire about their rates?</p>
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