Summer Housing
Finding quality summer housing in Washington is a challenging venture -- but William & Mary is here to help!
We provide a limited number of apartments for rent at The Buchanan, a high-rise apartment building in Arlington, VA, just outside the Washington, DC city limits. Whether you are a professor, an undergrad, or grad student -- are taking W&M Washington Summer Sesion Classes or not -- any W&M student or employee is eligible to live in these apartments.
Other area housing options (The College of William and Mary does not screen properties or landlords; we are not responsible for any circumstances that may occur when renting properties located in the referral listing.):
On-campus housing:
- American University Housing Office 202-885-3270
- Catholic University Summer Housing 202-319-5277
- George Mason University Summer Housing 703-993-2720
- Georgetown University Main Campus Summer Housing 202-687-4560
- Georgetown University Law Campus Summer Housing 202-662-9290 (available to non-law students)
- George Washington University Summer Housing 202-496-6305
- Howard University Office of Residence Life 202-806-6131
- The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 202-238-7900
For off-campus housing, consider using the following:
- American University Eagle
(202) 885-1400. The paper is published on Mondays. - Apartments.com
Washington DC classified listings - Capital Action, Nonprofit Social Group in DC
Subscribe to housing list - Catholic University's Off-Campus Housing Resource Center
Subscribe to housing list - City Paper
The City Paper lists rental properties in the classified section. NOTE: Once you get to DC, this is a great resource for upcoming concerts, shows, demonstrations, events, etc. You can pick it up Thursdays at various record stores, restaurants, bars, and newsstands around town. - Craig's List
- Georgetown Hoya
(202) 687-3947. The Hoya comes out twice a week, Tuesday and Friday. - George Washington University Hatchet
(202) 994-7079. - George Washington University's Off-Campus Housing Database
- Howard University Off Campus Housing Referral Service
- International Student House of Washington DC 202-232-4007
- Marriot Execustay Corporate Apartments
- Oakwood Corporate Housing
Offers furnished apartments 140 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA (800) 832-8329. Call for more information. - Roommates Preferred
For a reasonable fee, this organization can help you find a place to live for the summer. - Summer Exchange
A nationwide housing listing for students and working professionals, Summer Exchange allows you to search for housing by city and price range. - Thompson-Markward Hall 202-546-3255
- Vagabond Guide to Summer Housing
- Washington Post
The Washington Post has an extensive classified housing section; it includes leasing, sublets, renting for short-term, and by the month. Sunday's paper has the most listings.
















