Which website can we get safe houses to rent?

[akanarika]

Could you pls recommend some to me? Thx!

[biisis]

Difficult to say without knowing where you're looking. Some cities (like NYC, Boston) will have websites run by or heavily populated by brokers (StreetEasy comes to mind). This might be a little more secure for you, but it comes at a high price and may not necessarily deliver in terms of quality.

 

You might also look at community listings via your school or a community bulletin board (for me here in NYC the Park Slope Food Coop and the Listing Project were two I checked out). You could also ask to post something on your departmental mailing list to see if a future colleague happens to have an opening.

 

Honestly, however, the best move is probably to arrive in advance, find temporary accommodations, and search through craiglists, making a lot of discerning visits to potential apartments.