Is there a way to lease a room or apartment for only the College School year without paying 4 the summer?

Question

I want to live off-campus next year and am planning to look for a room for rent. I would prefer to pay for 9-10 months when i'm staying there. I would go home in the summer for 2-3 months. If you have any experience with this situation please help me figure this out to save money. Thanks

Answer 1

I don't know how possible this is. Usually what happens is that you agree to the lease but then get someone to sublet your apartment in the summer like a person who needs a place to stay for summer classes or something. If it is a college town it may be more possible to find someone flexible but you never know.  

Answer 2

This is quite common.  In some towns, however, where housing is in short supply, landlords are able to demand a 12-month lease.  

Answer 3

It exists, but is hard to find.  Especially if you live in a college town, most landlords won't be able to find anyone else to move in during the summer, so they make people sign a year-long lease.