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📅 Subleases in Washington.

Summer, semester and study-abroad sublets from .edu-verified students across 19 Washington colleges. Live in their place for part of their lease — no year-long commitment.

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Subleases at every Washington school.

American University subleases
American University
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Career Technical Institute subleases
Career Technical Institute
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Gallaudet University subleases
Gallaudet University
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George Washington University subleases
George Washington University
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Georgetown subleases
Georgetown University
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Howard University subleases
Howard University
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Institute of World Politics subleases
Institute of World Politics
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NewU University subleases
NewU University
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Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies subleases
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
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Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family subleases
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
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Saint Michael College of Allied Health subleases
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
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Strayer University-District of Columbia subleases
Strayer University-District of Columbia
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Strayer University-Global Region subleases
Strayer University-Global Region
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The Catholic University of America subleases
The Catholic University of America
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The Chicago School at Washington DC subleases
The Chicago School at Washington DC
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Trinity Washington University subleases
Trinity Washington University
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University of the District of Columbia subleases
University of the District of Columbia
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University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus subleases
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
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Wesley Theological Seminary subleases
Wesley Theological Seminary
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How subleasing works

Sublease vs. lease takeover.

A sublease is when an existing tenant lets you live in their place for part of their lease term. They stay on the lease; you pay them. A lease takeover is the opposite: you replace them on the lease and deal with the landlord yourself. Need a place for a few months? Sublease. Want the lease in your name? Look at lease takeovers on your campus page.

Spring is peak sublease season in Washington: study abroad, co-ops and December grads free up rooms for a single term, and summer sublets get posted before finals.

How much does a sublease cost in Washington?

You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Washington campuses put a one-bedroom between $2,060/month (ZIP 20017, near Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies) and $3,160 (ZIP 20008, near University of the District of Columbia), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $1,135–$1,745 each, depending on the area.

Stuff Washington students ask

Washington sublease FAQ.

How much does a sublease cost in Washington?
You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Washington campuses put a one-bedroom between $2,060/month (ZIP 20017, near Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies) and $3,160 (ZIP 20008, near University of the District of Columbia), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $1,135–$1,745 each, depending on the area.
How do I find a sublease in Washington?
Browse the sublease listings on this page, or pick your campus below to see subleases posted by verified students at your school. Every poster verified a .edu email, so you're dealing with real students, not Craigslist scammers. Browsing and posting are free.
What's the difference between a sublease and a lease takeover?
In a sublease, the original tenant stays on the lease and you pay them for part of their term — common for summers, a study-abroad semester or an internship. In a lease takeover, you replace them on the lease entirely and deal with the landlord directly. If you need a place for a few months, sublease. If you want the lease in your name, take it over.
Is subleasing allowed in Washington?
It depends on the lease, not the city. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and some ban it outright. Check the subletting clause in the lease and get the landlord's OK in writing before anyone moves in or pays.
When do Washington students post subleases?
Two big waves: late fall, when students lock in spring study abroad and co-ops, and March–April, when summer sublets go up before finals. Post early in either window and you'll have the most people looking.
Does it cost anything to sublease through Crashmates?
No. Posting a sublease and browsing listings are free, and you start with 10 free credits — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription.

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