Problems with subletting Apartment for Summer

queondaaqui
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:18:47 +0000

I recently went through the process of finding a summer subleaser. Subleasers often don’t pay what leasers are paying - esp in college towns or even just college neighborhoods. I’m subletting my room for $21 less than what I pay. So what I would say is, “Hey, since my roommate and I are looking to sublease together, we want to be paying the same price for rent. My roommate is paying $500 a month, so would you be willing to come down to that price?” If s/he says no, either say you’re okay paying the extra 100 or look for another place.

Summer near a school, it’s usually a subleaser’s market, so don’t feel too stuck on one place.