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. 

PRIVATE ROOM
with Private Bath (without kitchen) 


International House has 16 private rooms that are 12' x 27' (3.64m x 8.2m) and fully furnished to accommodate two people.  Each private 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 private 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 furnished with two single beds, sofa, desk, table and chairs, dresser, closets and lamps.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

International House 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 are 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, Discover, 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

Monthly Rates

Based on a stay of

3 months or more

Deposit
SINGLE ROOM
w/ shared bath
$695
$325
SINGLE ROOM
w/ shared kitchen/bath
$755
$325

PRIVATE ROOM
w/ private bath,
no kitchen

$865
$325
SMALL EFFICIENCY apartment
$970
$450
LARGE EFFICIENCY apartment
$1,015
$450
ONE BEDROOM apartment
$1,215
$450

Semester is any four consecutive months; payment in full.

Quarter is any three consecutive months; payment in full.

Deposit is payable by cash, travelers checks, MasterCard, VISA, AMEX, Discover or personal check from a US bank.



DAILY AND MONTHLY RATES

Accommodations

Furnished except

for linens, utensils

and dishes

Daily/Overnight Monthly
Based on a stay
of 1-2 months
Deposit
 
SINGLE ROOM $75
$900
$325
PRIVATE ROOM
$90
$965
$325
APARTMENT
$115
$1280
$450

- Payment in full due upon move in

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

- 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  

*This charge is added each time you renegotiate your housing contract.

Cancellation Policy

Deposits are non-refundable once paid. They are only refunded if we can not meet your housing needs or once your agreement has ended and you have moved out of International house. If you cancel your reservation, do not arrive on your designated arrival date, or cancel your reservation once you arrive, your deposit is automatically forfeited.

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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