Housing for Interns
There is a wide variety of housing available for interns throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Depending on where you live, and with how many people, housing costs may vary.
Summer Housing On-Campus/Off Campus Housing
Rockwood Building
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington DC , 20016-8039
(202) 885-2669/(202) 885-3270
AU offers limited residence hall space during the summer. Located at the intersection of Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenue. Transportation to downtown: City buses run every five minutes during rush hours and less frequently during non-rush hours. Free shuttle to subway (Tenleytown AU – Red Line) every fifteen minutes during Metro hours. You can also try The American University Off-Campus Housing Guide.
Catholic University of America
Summer Housing On-Campus
Housing and Residential Services, Saint Bonaventure Hall
Washington DC, 20064
(202) 319-5615
Located on the Red Line just two stops north of Union Station. Residence hall rooms are available during the summer. Apartment-style accomodations, suites, traditional residence halls and detached units available. All are air-conditioned. 5% discount for stays over 30 days; 10% discount for stays over 74 days. Meals not included in above price, but meal plans are available.
Summer Housing On-Campus/Off Campus Housing Resource Center
2121 I Street NW, Rice Hall, Suite 402
Washington DC, 20052
(202) 994-2552
GW offers summer housing for students attending GW summer school, doing an internship or working on the Hill. GW is located near the Foggy Bottom Metro stop (Orange Line). The Housing Resource Center can also assist in finding housing within the DC, Maryland , or Virginia area.
Summer Housing On-Campus/Off-Campus Housing Office
103 Harbin Hall
Washington DC , 20057
(202) 687-4560
Housing is available during the summer. The campus is in Georgetown, one of Washington ’s most popular centers for shopping, restaurants and nightlife. GU is not near a Metro stop, but city buses can get you to and from the nearest one (Foggy Bottom, Orange Line).
Summer Housing
Office of Housing and Residence Life
120 F Street NW
Washington , DC 20001
(202) 662-9290
Located near Capitol Hill and Union Station, Georgetown Law Center offers individual bedrooms while sharing full kitchens and bathrooms with one or two other residents. Each apartment has a kitchen, bathroom, A/C. Access to fitness center, laundry, and free shuttle service.
Office of Residential Life
2401 4th Street, NW
Washington DC , 20059
(202) 806-6131
Howard University offers summer housing within their dorms to interns working in the DC area.
The Young Women’s Christian Home
Thompson-Markwood Hall
235 Second Street , NE
Washington DC, 20002
(202) 546-3255
Located on Capitol Hill within walking distance of congressional offices, government agencies, and the Library of Congress, this residence offers housing for young women ages 18-34. They offer single, air-conditioned rooms with telephones and limited weekly maid service, with two multi-unit bathrooms located on each floor. Laundry facilities, a TV lounge, living room, library, and garden are also available to residents. For the protection of its residents, the home prohibits alcohol and drugs on the premise, as well as male guests above the lobby level. Rent includes breakfast and dinner, Monday-Saturday and a Sunday brunch.
(202) 548-2720
WISH is a unique semester housing program. Located throughout historic Capitol Hill neighborhoods with wide, tree-lined streets, WISH housing is a thoughtful choice for students who desire a location close to the nation's Capitol, Congressional offices, Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, and metro stations. Options include a shared apartment or townhouse or a private studio apartment.
The International Student House
1825 R Street, NW
Telephone (202) 232-4007
Located near Dupont Circle, this type of housing is privately run for American and international students. It provides dormitory style housing which includes educational, cultural and recreational activities for its residents. Residents also experience living with people from a variety of political, religious and cultural backgrounds. Residents must be 21. Monthly cost includes a shared room, breakfast and dinner. Preference given to those staying for 3 months or longer.