Housing Options & Rates

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SINGLE ROOMS (with and without kitchen)

SINGLE ROOM with Shared Bath

Single rooms offer the ideal balance between privacy and friendly community living.  Single rooms are 9' x 12' (2.73m x 3.64m) and are fully furnished with a bed, desk and chair, dresser, closet, bookshelves, bulletin board and lamps.  A large window covers an entire wall.  Ten single rooms are grouped in a suite.  Each suite includes a shared bathroom with two private toilets, one shower, one bathtub/shower and four sinks, and offers a common lounge that provides the perfect setting for social activities.  Men and women are housed in separate suites.

SINGLE ROOM with Shared Bath & Kitchen

Single rooms with shared kitchens provide residents the opportunity to save money by preparing their own meals.  Sharing shopping and cook responsibilities with suitemates is also a great way to enjoy foods from other countries while spending quality time with new friends.  Cooking suites offer all of the amenities above, but also include a shared kitchen and dining area equipped with a microwave oven, dishwasher, stove/oven, sink, garbage disposal and storage cabinets.  The ten single rooms in the cooking suite are identical to the single rooms described above, but are also furnished with a small refrigerator. 

DOUBLE ROOM
with Private Bath (without kitchen) 


International House has 16 double rooms that are 12' x 27' (3.64m x 8.2m) and fully furnished to accommodate two people.  Each double room has two beds, two dressers, desk, table, chairs, bookshelves, closets, lamps, small refrigerator and private bathroom with a toilet, shower and sink.  Individuals may choose to live alone in double rooms, which offer extra space and privacy.

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT

International House's nine efficiency apartments with outdoor balconies are available in two sizes: large 17' x 24' (5.15m x 7.28m) and small 15' x 24' (4.55m x 7.28m), and feature a combined bedroom/living area, kitchenette (a small kitchen), dining area and private bathroom with toilet, bathtub/shower and sink.  Each apartment is furnished with a sofa-bed, desk, table and chairs, dresser, closets and lamps.

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT

The 24 one bedroom apartments with outdoor balconies are 22' x 22' (6.67m x 6.67m) and include a living room, kitchenette (a small kitchen), dining area, separate bedroom and private bathroom with toilet, bathtub/shower and sink.  They are furnisheed with two single beds, sofa, desk, table and chairs, dresser, closets and lamps.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

International House of Philadelphia accepts overnight reservations when space is available. Overnight guests must be a:

  • Student (full- or part-time)
  • Conference attendee
  • Prospective student coming for an interview
  • Faculty member
  • Medical Trainee
  • Professional Trainee
  • Or, academically-affiliated individual

For reservations call (215) 387-5125 between 10am and 5pm EST on weekdays and ask for the Housing Office. We will be happy to help you!  Upon arrival, overnight guests must present a current student or academic ID. You do not have to secure the room when you make a reservation, but you will be asked to specify your length of stay.

Overnight guests must pay for the entire stay upon arrival.  Visa, Mastercard, American Express, travelers checks and cash are accepted for payment.  Check-in is after 3pm on the day of arrival and check-out is by 12 noon on the departure date.  Sorry, no children permitted.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE RATE SHEET

Accommodations

Furnished except

for linens, utensils and dishes

Long-Term Monthly
(8+ Months)
Short-Term Monthly
(3-7 Months)
Semester Rate Quarter Rate Deposit
SINGLE ROOM
w/ shared bath
$625  $695 $2780 $2085 $325
SINGLE ROOM
w/ shared kitchen/bath
$675 $755 $3220 $2265 $325

DOUBLE ROOM
w/ private bath,

no kitchen

$795 $865 - - $325
SMALL EFFICIENCY apartment $895 $970 - - $450
LARGE EFFICIENCY apartment $930 $1,015 - - $450
ONE BEDROOM apartment $1080 $1215 - - $450

Semester is any four consecutive months; payment in full (based on short-term rate) due upon move in

Quarter is any three consecutive months; payment in full (based on short-term rate) due upon move in

Deposit is payable by cash, travelers checks, MasterCard, VISA, AMEX or personal check from a US bank. Additional charge for double occupancy ($200 per month)



DAILY AND MONTHLY RATES

Accommodations

Furnished except

for linens, utensils and dishes

Daily/Overnight Monthly
(one month)
Monthly
 (two months)
Deposit
 
SINGLE ROOM $75 $900 $750-$800 $325
DOUBLE ROOM $100 $1030 $955 $325
APARTMENT $130 $1255 $1230 $450

- Payment in full due upon move in

- Overnight stays payable by cash, travelers check, MasterCard, Visa or Amex

- Personal checks are not accepted from overnight guests

 

Payments due upon arrival at International House

- First month's rent

- Last month's rent (if you plan to stay more than 1 month)

- One time linen charge ($25) includes one (1) set of sheets with pillowcase and towels

- Service’s Fee - $50/$100* - based on length of stay and includes:

International House Programs, use of wireless internet, local phone service, voice mail and access to the Computer Lab and internet ports

 

*Each time you re-negotiate your housing contract this charge is added

 

Click here to link to our Housing Application

Please submit a $30, non-refundable processing fee with your application

 

 
Tel: 215-387-5125 • Fax: 215-895-6535
3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA

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