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Rivian intern housing in Chicago
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- 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA
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What housing options do interns recommend?
Furnished homes you can book for an internship in Chicago.
When should I start looking for intern housing in Chicago?
The earlier someone books, the more homes they have to choose from, and the better prices go first.
June 2026: new homes vs interns searching
In January, 11 interns started looking for a June move-in, and 1 new home were listed. By May, 113 interns started looking in a single month, against 15 new homes, about 8 interns for every new home. When demand outpaces supply, more interns compete for each home, and the best-priced homes are the first to go. Booking before that rush gets you more choice at better prices.
| Month | New homes listed | Interns searching | Interns per new home |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 9 | 15 | 1.7 |
| March 2026 | 19 | 54 | 2.8 |
| April 2026 | 12 | 58 | 4.8 |
| May 2026 | 15 | 113 | 7.5 |
| June 2026 | 3 | 25 | 8.3 |
Only June 2026 move-ins are counted. New homes are listings that could cover a June move-in, counted in the month they were first published. Interns searching are people looking for a June move-in on Ohana, counted once, in the month they first searched or messaged a host.
What do interns pay for housing in Chicago?
A city-level picture from Ohana, so it stays the same for every company.
Typical budget
$1,950 a month
Ohana doesn't have enough intern-only stays in Chicago to quote interns alone. People who booked on Ohana here typically pay about $1,950 a month, usually somewhere between $1,550 and $2,650.
Roommates
Half live alone
About half of the people who booked on Ohana in Chicago rent a whole place. The others usually share with 1 roommate.
When people book
A few weeks before
The typical Ohana guest in Chicago books a few weeks before move-in. Booking earlier is an advantage: more homes are still open, and the better prices go first.
What interns usually pay for a private room, a studio, or a one-bedroom
| Type of home | Typical monthly rent | Usual range | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private room | $1,600 | $1,050 to $1,950 | 36 stays on Ohana |
| Studio | $2,450 | $1,700 to $2,650 | 14 stays on Ohana |
| One-bedroom | $2,650 | $2,150 to $2,950 | 17 stays on Ohana |
Monthly rent including Ohana’s service fee, for booked stays moving in during 2025 and 2026. The typical figure is the median; the usual range is the middle half of stays. Where there aren’t enough intern-only stays of every type, the table uses everyone who booked on Ohana in the city.
How do Rivian interns find a place in Chicago?
A summer internship is a fixed set of dates, not a year-long lease. The interns who settle in calmly are the ones who match housing to those dates, pick a neighborhood they can commute from, and book while there are still homes to choose from. On Ohana, Rivian interns rent furnished rooms and apartments from people who already live in Chicago, for the months of the program rather than a hotel rate.
When should I pin down the dates?
Internship offers often name a season first and the real start and end dates later. Rivian interns get those two dates in writing, then look for a stay that covers them with a day or two on either side. Arriving before the first morning leaves time to unpack and ride the commute once with no clock running. Leaving a day after the last day avoids a same-day move. If the program shifts the dates, change the stay then, while the listing is still yours.
What does a furnished stay in Chicago include?
Ohana doesn't have enough intern-only stays in Chicago to quote interns alone. People who booked on Ohana here typically pay about $1,950 a month, usually somewhere between $1,550 and $2,650. A typical budget here is $1,950 a month. About half of the people who booked on Ohana in Chicago rent a whole place. The others usually share with 1 roommate. Most intern stays are half live alone. Furnished means the apartment already has a bed, a kitchen, and the basics, so what you bring is clothes, work clothes for the office, and a light layer for air conditioning on the subway. You are not shipping furniture for a season.
How much do interns pay for a private room, a studio, or a one-bedroom in Chicago?
Typical monthly rent in Chicago, from people who booked on Ohana for 2025 and 2026 stays: private room: about $1,600 a month (usually $1,050 to $1,950); studio: about $2,450 a month (usually $1,700 to $2,650); one-bedroom: about $2,650 a month (usually $2,150 to $2,950). A private room in a shared home is the least expensive option. A studio or one-bedroom costs more, for a place to yourself.
Where should I live for an easy commute?
Rivian in Chicago works from 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA. The neighborhoods on this page are the short commutes from that office, and the ones where interns actually stayed last summer. Pick one you can reach the office from without thinking about the transfer on the first morning. Set up subway or transit payment before you travel, ride the route once on the weekend, and leave extra time on day one.
Why book intern housing early?
The typical Ohana guest in Chicago books a few weeks before move-in. Booking earlier is an advantage: more homes are still open, and the better prices go first. The chart and table on this page show that pattern for Chicago, month by month: new homes that can cover a summer move-in arrive at a steady pace, while the number of interns starting a search climbs into the spring. Interns who look early have more homes to choose from, fewer people competing for each one, and first pick of the better-priced places.