Where to live and how to find housing for a Midtown NYC summer internship?
I will be interning this summer in Midtown Manhattan, extremely close to Times Square, and I am trying to figure out where to live and how people actually go about finding housing in NYC. I am expecting long weeks with very early mornings in the office, so commute time matters. I will be making about 110k annualized, but between taxes and rent, I know that does not go nearly as far as it sounds, so I am trying to be budget-conscious and realistic.
At my first internship, the trading schedule and social events were exhausting, which made it clear that optimizing quality of life and commute really matters. I am debating whether it makes more sense to live as close as possible and deal with a smaller, more expensive place in a tourist-heavy area, or live somewhere like the LES or downtown, where rent may be more reasonable and life/weekends are more enjoyable, at the cost of a longer commute. I also care about basic day-to-day convenience, such as access to grocery stores, gyms, and other everyday amenities.
What I am most unsure about is where to even start the search. Streeteasy, brokers, sublets, intern housing, Facebook groups, and similar options all seem viable, but it is hard to know what is legitimate. I have been scammed before in a different city and cannot afford for that to happen again, so any advice on reputable platforms, common red flags, and intern-friendly neighborhoods would be greatly appreciated.
For a Midtown Manhattan summer internship, here’s a breakdown of where to live and how to find housing based on the most helpful WSO content:
Where to Live
Close to Midtown (Convenience Over Cost):
Further from Midtown (Cost Over Convenience):
How to Find Housing
Platforms to Use:
Tips to Avoid Scams:
Timing:
Additional Considerations
By balancing proximity, cost, and lifestyle, you can optimize your summer experience while staying within budget.
Sources: Best neighborhoods to live WITH GF in NYC (and timing) - 1st year IB Analyst Midtown Summer 2019, SA 2021 NYC Housing Thread
In my experience a lot of people use NYU housingso that puts you with a bunch of other student interns, with the security of dealing with a semi-functional organization as well as security
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