I'm planning to start at Berkeley in the fall, but will be traveling throughout the summer (backpacking in California, so I could interrupt my trip if necessary but would prefer not to). Does anyone have advice about looking for housing in the area when I won't be there? I'm hoping for an apartment or house for myself and my partner.
I have a few ideas for how to go about this and am interested in people's feedback:
1. just go on my trip, come back in mid-August, and stay in an extended stay hotel while looking for places to start Sept 1.
2. get an apartment at the beginning of the summer and try to sublet it over the summer.
3. apply for University Village housing (any idea how competitive this is?).
4. look for a place now that would start in August or September (do those even exist?)
I'd appreciate any advice anyone here has!