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

No need to furnish an apartment for a few months — everything's ready to move into, and rent covers all utilities and WiFi, so there's nothing extra to set up before your internship starts.

• All utilities and high-speed WiFi included, no setup required
• Fully furnished bedroom and common spaces
• Two full-size washer/dryers per unit
• Twice-monthly cleaning of shared spaces
• Ample on-site parking
• Sound-insulated bedrooms for a good night's sleep before early mornings

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.