As the academic year draws closer to an end in April, you may find yourself in need of a place to live during the summer semester.On-campus housing options in the summer can be limited or priced high and you may be moving to a new city with no knowledge of what prices to expect.Below, we'll offer some tips to help you find a place to live during your summer semester.

1.Start searching early One of the most important things you can do when looking for off-campus housing is to start early.By March, we recommend looking for a place so you're ready to settle by your May start of summer semester.The longer you wait to search, the more limited your options are which makes it more difficult to find a place that fits your needs and budget.Beginning your search at least 2 months in advance will give you enough time to find and secure a place.2.Be Flexible Be open to different housing options, such as sharing an apartment with other students to improve your budget or living further away from campus.This will give you a wider range of options and increase your chances of finding a place to live.The summer months allow for more accessible transportation options which additionally give you more housing options and allow you to know your city better.

3.Use filter options to find short term rentals.

Using online resources, filter your search based on lease term, rental type and furnished options to find the home that don't require a long lease past the summer.Summer is a great time to get to know the city and 4-month lease options give you room to leave or extend a lease once your semester is over.View some of our 4 month lease options here! 4.Check your school's online resources Your school will have resources available to help you find off-campus housing.Check with your school's housing office or student affairs office to see if they have any recommendations or resources to share.They will have a list of platforms to recommend.

We recommend finding a place before you arrive for school.For University of Alberta students, temporary accommodations and off campus housing options are listed here.

5.Network with friends and classmates Ask your friends and classmates if they know of any off-campus housing options.Their advice is great because it means they've lived there and can give you more details about the landlord, living conditions and connect you to a great community.They may also be aware of apartments or houses that are available for rent or introduce you to other students who are looking for roommates.Networking with trusted peers can be an easy and reliable way to find off-campus housing, especially if you're new to the area.

6.Consider subletting A sublet is a short-term rental where the original tenant rents out their apartment to someone else.Many students who rent apartments during the school year will be looking to sublet their apartment during the summer months.Check out our sublet options by filtering for 4 and 6 month lease options.To conclude Finding off-campus housing for the summer semester can be a challenge, but by starting early, expanding your options, filtering your online options, using your school's resources, networking and considering subletting, you can find a place to live during the summer months that fits your needs and budget...