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 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)

13110 Constitution Ave NE

(505) 657-0385

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,140; 2 bedroom $1,255; 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 $1,610

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 $1,460; 2 bedroom $1,585

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 $1,110; 2 bedroom $1,300

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 $2,405; 2 bedroom $2,700; 3 bedroom $2,925

Mont44 (8.1 miles from Sandia)

4401 Montgomery NE

(505) 257-6602

Lease options: five-month minimum

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $895; 2 bedroom $1,020; 3 bedroom $1,350

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 $1,520; 2 bedroom $2,430

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 $1,645; 2 bedroom $2,085; 3 bedroom $2,100

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 $2,190; 2 bedroom $2,200; 3 bedroom $3,105

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.

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,075; 2 bedroom $1,900; 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 $1,895; 2 bedroom $2,075; 3 bedroom $2,270

Arterra (10 miles from Sandia)
6601 Tennyson Street NE
(505) 332-9000

Lease options: two-month minimum

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

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,915; 2 bedroom $2,040; 3 bedroom $2,590

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 $935; 2 bedroom $1,065, 3 bedroom $1,350

Peaks at Los Ranchos (12.7 miles from Sandia)

6134 4th St NW

(505) 207-3263

Lease options: three-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $1,165; 2 bedroom $1,550

Stride West (13.9 miles from Sandia)

6101 Sequoia Rd NW

(833) 248-9260

Lease options: one-month minimum

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,905; 2 bedroom $2,010

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 $2,145; 2 bedroom $2,715

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 $1,915; 2 bedroom $2,300; 3 bedroom $3,735

San Miguel del Bosque (19.8 miles from Sandia)

9180 Coors Rd NW

(505) 421-7904

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)

9180 Coors Rd NW

(505) 421-7904

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,400; 2 bedroom $2,700; 3 bedroom $3,400

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 $1,800; 2 bedroom $2,800; 3 bedroom $2,300

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: 1 bedroom $1,365; 2 bedroom $1,600; 3 bedroom $1,950

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 $1,815; 2 bedroom $3,525; 3 bedroom $2,336

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 $1,735; 3 bedroom $1,829

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

(833) 574-2205

Lease options: two-month minimum

Note: Extra charge for short-term lease

Starting prices: 1 bedroom $2,815; 2 bedroom $2,225; 3 bedroom $2,340

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. View the brochure here.

Starting price: studio suite with queen bed $90 per night; one bedroom suite with queen bed $126 per night

Discounted rate for interns: $59 per night for stays over 30 days

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 pricess: studio suite with two full beds $67 per night; studio suite with two queen beds $72 per night; two bedroom suite $157 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
• 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 Pilot Program is active now through June 30, 2023. ABQ RIDE, ART and Sun Van will no longer require passengers to pay to use these services.

ABQ Ride bus routes and schedules.

• 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

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.)

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.

Kirtland Air Force Base Access

Bus Routes

Route 157 (Louisiana / Uptown / Montaño / Golf Course) 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 96 Crosstown Commuter runs one trip in the morning and one in the afternoon on weekdays.  Route 96 starts in southern Rio Rancho and goes down Coors to Gibson; Route 96 also goes to Building 800, continues to Building 825, and ends at Area 4.

Route 222 Rio Bravo – Sunport – KAFB runs two trips to base in the morning and two 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; it follows the same route on KAFB as route 96.

Note: Routes 96 and 222 do NOT go on base during the weekend.

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 2023 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 is $41.00 a day, approximately $1300 a month
• Parking Permit for Summer $100
• Meal Plan: Options available at the onsite dorm cafeteria (open on weekends) for the summer:
  • Plan A: 5 meals per week plus $150 flex dollars -$750.00
  • Plan B: 40 meal block plus $125 flex dollars -$625.00

Dates to consider:

Feb-Mar, 2023     Coordinate Roommates on SIP Facebook Page

March 24, 2023   Confirm Roommates (4 roommates per apartment)

Feb-April, 2023    Submit Rental Agreement & Initial Payment to reserve

April 14, 2023      Rental Agreement & Initial Payment Due ($250)

May 22, 2023       Move-In Begins

July 29, 2023        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.

Van Pool

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 join the SIP Facebook page 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 SIP Facebook page 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

Once you have officially accepted our student intern offer, request to participate in the Sandia Labs Students CA Facebook (FB) group where you can connect with other interns and find a list of rooms to rent in local homes. If your Facebook account name does not match your applicant name, please notify the SNL CA FB Administrator.

Once a member, you can connect with other student interns and post your interest in seeking a roommate. When you’re logged into Facebook Messenger, make sure to click on “message requests” to view messages from other interns who may not be in your friend list.

The intern FB is a closed group. Please follow Sandia’s social media guidelines when posting.

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 email: ca_sip@sandia.gov

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