Summer Housing for NREL Interns
Safe, background-checked, all-inclusive furnished housing for NREL/NLR summer interns in Golden, CO — 5 minutes from the South Entrance.
Research Residences is a purpose-built residence in Golden, a 5-minute walk from NREL/NLR's South Entrance Building. Rooms are furnished, all utilities are included, and every resident is background-checked before move-in. Flexible summer-term leases are available — you don't need to sign a full-year lease for an internship.
What's Included
- All utilities (electricity, water, high-speed WiFi, trash)
- Two full-size washer/dryers per unit
- Fully furnished common spaces; bedroom furnishings available
- Well-equipped shared kitchen with induction stove, two refrigerators, large island
- Monthly cleaning service for shared spaces
- Ample on-site parking
- Continuous fresh-air ventilation (ERV) and fully sound-insulated bedrooms (ceiling, floor, and walls)
Who Lives Here
NREL/NLR summer interns, along with staff, visiting researchers, and Colorado School of Mines graduate students. All residents are background-checked and screened. This is a quiet, shoeless home — not a party environment, which many parents ask about directly.
Location
1150 Nile Street, Golden, CO 80401 — a 5-minute walk to NREL/NLR's South Entrance Building. Close to downtown Golden, South Table Mountain trails, and Clear Creek Canyon. No car needed for the commute to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a summer term only?
Apply directly with us — flexible-length leases are available for summer internships, so you don't need to commit to a full 9-month or annual lease.
Is background screening required of all residents?
Yes. Every resident, including summer interns, is background-checked before move-in.
What's included in rent?
All utilities, high-speed WiFi, and monthly cleaning of shared spaces. Private room shared bath starts at $1,150/month; private room with private bath is $1,250/month.
How do previous interns get around without a car?
The South Entrance Building is a 5-minute walk away, so most interns don't need a car for the daily commute. Downtown Golden is also within walking distance.
Is this only for NREL/NLR interns?
No — the same housing is also open to Colorado School of Mines graduate students, staff, and visiting researchers.