When you accept your new job or internship, ask if he or she has advice about the best way to find housing in that area. Ask if other employees might have rentals or know of other people who are looking for roommates. Your new employer might be willing to send you a copy of the most recent Sunday paper, which will include rental listings. Another good resource is the area s Chamber of Commerce. Many have relocation guides or kits for people new to the area.
Many chambers now have websites that include their relocation information.
And many chambers, such as Portland, Oregon s, include general information about housing costs. Besides the Chamber s website, the city or county might have their own site that includes great housing information. If you are looking for short-term or temporary housing, for just a summer, check with colleges and universities in the area. Many offer low-cost housing for students from other colleges. You might also call the college or university to see if they have lists of faculty members who are looking for house sitters, or students who are looking for someone to sublease their apartments for the summer.