Summer Housing/Sublet? (Clayton, Craig: sublease, sublets, apartments)

[jr_ranger]

I'm going to be working downtown this summer (mid-May-Labour Day) and am coming from out-of-state.

Does anyone know of an online forum/board where WashU/SLU/UMSL students post sublet opportunities? My university has one, am I'm hoping those schools do too. So far, Craigslist is a bit of a bust....I'm hoping to find a place that runs $450-$650, and living in Tower Grove or Shaw would be my first choice.

[billiken]

I've always had really good luck with Craigslist. My summer sublets were both found through there. Your problem will likely be that most undergrads don't live in Tower Grove or Shaw--it's typically grad students who stick around all year. The apartments that SLU students are typically looking to sublet are more expensive. I subleased just north of Forest Park one summer, and just west of WashU on the UCity/Clayton border another--both from WashU students.

Also, know that a lot of colleges are back in session before labor day. Most people will want you out before then.

ETA: I know SLU has cheap summer housing in one of the dorms as well, but I don't know if it's just for SLU students.

[jr_ranger]

Thanks, Billiken - I'll keep my eyes peeled on craigslist.

[BoomBoxing]

You may also be able to work something out with one of the larger leasing companies in the city. I know Garcia properties has quite a few rentals in that area, maybe you could e-mail them and see if you could work something out?

[hendy430]

I have an apartment right near WashU that's available for rent if you're still interested! i can be reached at cwhenderson@go.wustl.edu thanks!