Intern Housing and Transportation Resources

Rooms for Rent

Interested in renting a room or property from a Sandian during your internship? Our Rooms for Rent website has you covered. You can browse available rentals and contact landlords directly to learn more and set up a lease. The rentals available on this site may be more cost-effective for summer interns and is only available to Sandia interns. The rental listings are password-protected with the password that was provided to you in your Offer Acceptance email. As a student intern candidate, you must officially accept your job offer to gain access to the site contents. If you need the password, contact your site program office at sip@sandia.gov (for NM hires) or ca_sip@sandia.gov (for CA hires) for additional guidance and support. You will need to provide your name as detailed in your job application and when you accepted your job offer.

Looking for a Roommate?

Are you interested in finding a roommate?

Once you have officially accepted our student intern offer, you will have access to the following resources. Sandia offers two ways to connect with fellow Sandia Interns and find local temporary and affordable housing:

• Local Rentals & Roommate Connection through a listing of available rentals and interns interested in finding a Sandia Roommate through a password protected platform for Sandia Interns Only. To begin your search click here.
•  LinkedIn Private Group: Request to participate in the Sandia Labs Students LinkedIn group . If your LinkedIn account name does not match your application, please notify the SNL LinkedIn Administrator.  Once a member, you will be able to connect with other incoming or current student interns both at the NM and CA site locations. The group may be utilized to post your interest in seeking roommate. You may consider including your school, major, the duration you will be in the local area, and your hobbies or interests. This may help in finding a good match. The intern LinkedIn groups is a closed group. Please follow Sandia’s social media guidelines when posting.

Intern Housing Information Sessions

If you will be relocating to a Sandia site location NM or CA, please review these pre-recorded housing info. sessions hosted by the NM and CA Student Programs team. Topics include; housing & transportation, how to find a roommate, relocation and fun things to do in the area.

• New Mexico Housing Session
• California Housing Session

Intern Housing Resources (Albuquerque, NM)

Local apartment complexes

These apartments are close to Sandia and have been previously rented by student interns. Units range in size from studio to 3 bedrooms. Rental rates and features requiring additional charges are subject to change, refer to the apartment complex’s website for additional pricing information.

Mountain Vista (4.8 miles from Sandia)

1501 Tramway Blvd NE

(505) 657-0385

Lease options: three to twelve months

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,045; 2 bedroom $1,260; 3 bedroom $1,680

Mesa del Oso (6.5 miles from Sandia)

5100 Mesa Del Oso Rd NE

(505) 554-2696

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 2 bedroom $1,749

Milo (7 miles from Sandia)

1220 Montgomery NE

(505) 509-5685

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,500; 2 bedroom $1,700

Villa La Charles (7.1 miles from Sandia)

4217 Louisiana Blvd NE

(505) 370-4671

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,314; 2 bedroom $1,548

La Mirage (7.8 miles from Sandia)

10700 Academy Rd NE

(505) 407-4278

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,561; 2 bedroom $2,895; 3 bedroom $2,994

AYA ABQ (8.4 miles from Sandia)

4401 Montgomery NE

(505) 257-6602

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,104; 2 bedroom $1,403

Dorado Heights (7 miles from Sandia)

11800 Montgomery Blvd NE

(505) 293-2520

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: 3% monthly discount for Sandia employees, $200/month extra charge for short term lease under 6 months

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $975; 2 bedroom $1,399

La Ventana (8.8 miles from Sandia)

12200 Academy Road NE

(505) 298-2420

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,709; 2 bedroom $2,049; 3 bedroom $2,075

Altezza High Desert (9.4 miles from Sandia)

6000 Cortaderia St NE

(833) 340-6443

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,484; 2 bedroom $2,639; 3 bedroom $3,359

Pavilions (9.8 miles from Sandia)
11600 Academy Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 629-4347

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease, 1-2 car garages are available at no extra charge. Waived application fees, may offer additional discounts for Sandia employees – Requires Proof of Employment

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,125; 2 bedroom $2,000; 3 bedroom $3,035

Broadstone Heights (10 miles from Sandia)
8100 Barstow Street NE
(505) 798-0505

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Garages available

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,925; 2 bedroom $1,769; 3 bedroom $2,049

Arterra (10 miles from Sandia)
6601 Tennyson Street NE
(505) 282-8878

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short term lease, garages available, business center with wi-fi available

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,107; 2 bedroom $2,217; 3 bedroom $2,847

Valley Apartments (11.6 miles from Sandia)

1812 Indian School Rd NW

(505) 842-8876

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $985-$1,114; 2 bedroom $1,276, 3 bedroom $1,384

The Q at Bosque Trails (12 miles from Sandia)

2531 Candelaria Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 506-0604

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: 5% preferred employer discount, $200/month extra charge for short term lease under 6 months

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,195; 2 bedroom $1,395

Peaks at Los Ranchos (12.7 miles from Sandia)

6134 4th St NW

(505) 207-3263

Lease options: six-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,321; 2 bedroom $1,629

Stride West (13.9 miles from Sandia)

6101 Sequoia Rd NW

(833) 248-9260

Lease options: one-month minimum

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,237; 2 bedroom $3,410

River Walk at Puerta de Corrales (18.7 miles from Sandia)

3405 Calle Cuervo NW

(505) 715-5996

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,388; 2 bedroom $3,410

Cantata at the Trails (19.4 miles from Sandia)

6700 Cantata St NW

(505) 221-6010

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,609; 2 bedroom $1,849; 3 bedroom $2,229

The Aubry (19.8 miles from Sandia)

9180 Coors Rd NW

(505) 890-0009

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,795; 2 bedroom $4,000; 3 bedroom $4,770

Eagle Ranch Apartments (20 miles from Sandia)

9270 Eagle Ranch Road NW

(505) 835-1368

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,249; 2 bedroom $1,560; 3 bedroom Call for details

SkyStone Apartments (21 miles from Sandia)

10800 Cibola Loop NW

(833) 288-5077

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,553; 2 bedroom $1,724; 3 bedroom $2,425

Odyssey Apartments (21 miles from Sandia)

10600 Cibola Loop NW

(505) 792-7227

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Newly renovated, extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: Studio $999 1 bedroom $1,196; 2 bedroom $1,300; 3 bedroom $1,751

Circ Apartments (21 miles from Sandia)

10300 Golf Course Rd NW

(505) 636-3595

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,412; 2 bedroom $1,565; 3 bedroom $1,828

Via Vista (23.5 miles from Sandia)
532 Cancun Loop NE, Rio Rancho

(505) 796-4494

Lease options: three-month minimum

Starting prices: 2 bedroom $1,766; 3 bedroom $1,875

Links at High Resort (26 miles from Sandia)
201 Pinnacle Dr SE

(833) 233-7950

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,787; 2 bedroom $2,012; 3 bedroom $2,967

Alternative housing options

Sonesta Simply Suites (7.3 miles from Sandia)
3025 Menaul Blvd NE
(833) 663-0730

Simply Suites offers corporate housing at a discounted rate for Sandia interns staying 30 days or more. Inquire about discounted rate for interns.

Starting price: studio suite with queen bed $89 per night; one bedroom suite with queen bed $113 per night

Extended Stay America (7.4 miles from Sandia)
2321 International Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 244-0414

Note: Amenities include a business center, fitness center, pool, and laundry facilities

Starting prices:

• Studio suite with 1 Queen Bed – $72 per night
• Studio with 1 Full Bed – $67 per night
• Studio Suite with 2 Full Beds – $77 per night
• Studio Suite with 2 Queen Beds – $82 per night
• 2 Bedroom Suite with 1 Queen Bed and 1 Full Bed and a Sofa Sleeper – $172 per night

Southwest Suites 
Various Locations

(505) 294-7632

Southwest Suites is a property partnership that offers corporate housing and has facilities across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

Prices vary depending on property and location.

Online housing assistance resources

• Apartments.com
• ApartmentGuide.com
• Oodle.com
• Rent Hop
• Roommates.com
• ShowMeTheRent.com
• Sublet.com
• UNM Off-Campus Housing List

Furniture rental

These links offer information regarding furniture rentals:

Aaron’s Furniture Rental

• (505) 830-0830; 4600 Menaul Boulevard NE
• (505) 833-0777; 4101 Central Avenue NW
• (505) 275-0104; 2528 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE Suite A
• (505) 345-3411; 5901 Pan American Fwy, NE Unit A

Rent-a-Center

• (505) 884-3747; 5335 Menaul Blvd. NE
• (505) 831-9451; 5401 Central NW Suite D
• (505) 254-3850; 6001 Lomas Blvd. NE Suite E
• (505) 342-1367; 6211 4th Street NW Suite 19

Transportation and Commuting Options (Albuquerque, NM)

Bus

Zero Fares Program is active now! ABQ RIDE has officially adopted a zero fares program and no longer charges to ride.

ABQ Ride

• Bus routes and schedules.
• Rider Resources
• See bus locations in real time with Where’s my Bus?
• For immediate bus-schedule information, use TXT2RIDE application
• Transit center locations
• ABQ Ride Holiday Schedule

Note: ADA accessible

Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) bus provides convenient and frequent bus arrivals every 8-15 minutes in available locations.

Bus routes and schedules

Note: ADA accessible

Sun Van Paratransit Service Sun Van, ABQ RIDE’s paratransit service, provides accessible transportation to people in the Albuquerque metro area whose special ability makes it difficult to ride the fixed route service.

Note: All permanent riders must be ADA-certified through an interview process at the Transit Department Administrative Offices. Call (505) 243-7433 if assistance is needed or information is needed in accessible formats, ADA accessible.

Guaranteed Ride Home Program is a form of insurance for commuters who regularly use alternative modes of transportation instead of the Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV). In case of an emergency, this program gives you a free ride to your destination(s) within the ABQ RIDE bus route service area

Qualifying Emergencies

Note: Use will be limited to five Guaranteed Ride Home rides per calendar year, beginning on your registration date. Requests must be for rides to home from the workplace or school. Ride requests that originate from a residential address will be refused.

ABQ RIDE Connect is Albuquerque’s newest on-demand, microtransit service! The City of Albuquerque is launching its own free rideshare service. For now, ABQ RIDE Connect will be limited to 2 areas, the North and South Valley.

Residents will be able to download an app and book rides. The service will be made up of five electric vans. With just a click, you can request a ride to places like the grocery store, or to connect to your bus route.

Note: Rideshare app is limited to 2 zones in the North and South Valley, service is available from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Rio Metro Regional Transit District

Rail Runner Express The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is a commuter rail system with 15 stations serving the metropolitan areas of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Train schedules

Note: ADA Accessible

Rio Metro Bus Rio Metro operates several bus routes in Albuquerque, Sandoval County, and the Pueblo of Isleta.

Dial-a-Ride Service available

Note: ADA accessible, any bus route that begins with the number “2” connects to the New Mexico Rail Runner Express, ride any Rio Metro bus for free with your valid Rail Runner Express printed or mobile ticket

Rio Metro Bicycle Access and Lockers There is no additional cost to board a train or bus with your bike, however, space is limited, so passengers are encouraged to leave their bike at a rail station in a bike rack or locker if a bike is not needed at the end of their trip.

Reserve a bicycle locker bicycle lockers are available for rent at most New Mexico Rail Runner Express stations. These lockers provide excellent, secure bicycle parking. The lockers are designed to hold one bicycle each as well as bicycle gear such as panniers, locks, lights, etc. Each locker has a unique lock and key to provide maximum security.

Bicycle

Sandia Bike-to-Work Resources (internal link)

Sandia Bicycle Commuter Group (internal link)

City of Albuquerque Bike Information and Maps

Additional Resources

Sandia Commuter Assistance Website (internal link) is the primary database for finding information regarding commuting options for all Members of the Workforce (MOW) at Sandia National Laboratories. Here you will find site specific information regarding alternative commuting options, as well as ways to connect with other MOW’s during your commute.

Carpool/Vanpool Application (you may access once you start employment and is a great option for interns.)

City of Albuquerque Carpool Program offers 400+ rides and serves as an alternative to using a single-occupancy vehicle. Once you have created your account, you can search the site for other commuters who want to carpool. You may search for those who live close to you, who have similar schedules, or who have similar driving preferences.

If you are interested in carpooling with someone, simply click the provided link to contact them. From there, you are free to make arrangements that suit you both. The site also includes advanced features to search for carpools and to display the matches on a map, as you wish.

Kirtland Air Force Base Access

Bus Routes

Route 157 (Montano/Uptown/Kirtland) runs several trips onto base in the morning and afternoon on weekdays and Saturdays. Route 157 enters through the Gibson gate and ends at Building 800.

Note: Route 157 does NOT go on base on Sundays.

Route 222 Rio Bravo – Sunport – KAFB runs three trips to base in the morning and three outbound in the afternoon on weekdays. Route 222 connects to the Rail Runner at the Bernalillo County station off Rio Bravo after starting at Coors & Rio Bravo.

Note: Route 222 does NOT go on base on Sunday.

Additional Routes Within a Short Bike Ride

Note: The bus routes listed below do NOT enter Kirtland Air Force Base. Kirtland Air Force Base can be accessed within a long walk or short bike ride from these routes.

Route 2 Eubank runs several trips near base in the morning and afternoon on weekdays and weekends. Route 2 stops at Eubank & Research, the last cross-street before the Eubank gate.

Route 16 Broadway / University / Gibson runs several trips near base in the morning and afternoon on weekdays and weekends. Route 16 turns around at Louisiana and Gibson.

Route 31 Wyoming runs several trips near base in the morning and afternoon on weekdays and weekends. Route 31 turns around outside the Wyoming gate.

 

Intern Housing Resources (Livermore, CA)

While some Sandia internships for summer 2024 will be remote, most interns will work on-site. If you need to relocate, we hope the following resources will be helpful as you find and secure your own housing.

General Housing Guidance:

Before you commit to any housing agreement, be sure to ask about short-term (2-4 months) leasing options and any additional fees (e.g., application, deposit, premiums) that may be required as part of the agreement. As you make housing arrangements, inform the rental agent that you are an intern at Sandia National Laboratories.

As you consider housing options, note that Livermore public transportation is limited. If you plan to use public transportation, we recommend reviewing the local routes and services (https://www.wheelsbus.com/ and www.BART.gov) to make sure they are sufficient before making any housing arrangements. If you have the option to bring a car, we recommend doing so. A bike may be sufficient within Livermore.

Disclaimer: Sandia National Laboratories does not prescreen, endorse, or assume any responsibility for housing vendors. We make no recommendations about and assume no responsibility for problems with housing providers.

University Housing

California State University East Bay will offer limited summer intern housing at a discounted rate in the following housing configuration for an apartment double:

4 roommates in a 2-bedroom furnished apartment (kitchen, living room, dining area, shared bathroom, laundry on site, meal plan/parking options)

• Rate for rental approximately $1400 a month
• Parking Permit for Summer $100
  • Meal Plan: Options available at the onsite dorm cafeteria (open on weekends) for the summer.

Dates to consider:

January – March         Connect with CA Intern Roommates on SIP Housing Page or LinkedIn Group Page

January – February     Confirm Roommates (4 roommates per apartment)

January – February     Submit Rental Agreement & Initial Payment to reserve rental

February 29, 2024      Rental Agreement & Initial Payment Due

March – April            Late Rental Agreement & Initial Payment Due (upon availability)

May 25, 2024             Move-In Begins

August  3, 2024          Move-Out

To begin the reservation process contact CSUEB Conference Housing.

*Interns may continue to stay on roll as an intern past the CSUEB move out date with approval of Manager/Mentor. If approved, intern will need to vacate CSUEB housing and find alternative housing. Please see Important On Roll deadlines.

Sandia will not be a party to any agreement between the Intern and CSUEB.

CSUEB Van Pool Partnership with Enterprise Rental

Enterprise Rental will offer Interns a low-cost group transportation option from CSUEB housing to Sandia work site Monday – Friday.

This van pool rental is for interns living in university housing. Enterprise Rental will require 5 or more participants per van pool rental.

Interns are encouraged to connect with CA Interns by utilizing our housing roommate search tool to coordinate and confirm a van pool group with fellow interns intending to live in CSUEB housing. Interns interested in paying for a vanpool will need to coordinate and confirm 5 or more interns to be in a vanpool before renting. Interns can use the either the SIP LinkedIn Group or Housing roommate search tool to coordinate van pool interest.

For more information about university vanpool through Enterprise Rental contact:

Olivia Maddox

Sales Executive

East Bay Territory

408-316-5545 cell

Olivia.D.Maddox1@ehi.com

 

General questions regarding Student Internship Programs (CA SIP) please contact: ca_sip@sandia.gov

Local rooms for rent & roommates

As you decide where to live, talk with homeowners to learn about their home and the area where they live to make sure it will be a good fit for you. We recommend you use a rental lease agreement or get in writing the terms of the following for your summer rentals to prevent any misunderstandings or miscommunications. Sandia will not be a party to any rental agreement.

Sample rental agreement

Private residence rental considerations

For access to local room rentals visit our Rooms for Rent section.

Local apartment complexes

These apartments are inside the city limits of Livermore and close enough that transportation via bicycle or city bus are quite doable. At least one is within walking distance.

Autumn Springs Apartments (5.3 miles from Sandia)
1700 Paseo Laguna Seco, Livermore, CA
925-449-3081

Mill Springs Park Apartments (4.6 miles from Sandia)
1809 Railroad Avenue, Livermore, CA
925-344-3523

Ironwood (1.5 miles from Sandia)
5643 Charlotte Way, Livermore, CA 94550
925-455-1944

Online housing assistance resources

These sites can assist you with finding a variety of local rentals—from apartments to rooms-for-rent:

• Apartments.com
• Apartment Guide
• Airbnb
• VRBO

Furniture rental

These links offer information regarding furniture rentals:

• CORT Furniture Rental
• Brook Furniture Rental

Transportation

These links offer information regarding transportation to our Livermore CA site:

Directions to Livermore CA site: Livermore Maps and Directions

Ride share options: Uber / Lyft

Livermore Taxi Service: Desoto Cab Company