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Medium term rental

Dorm Style Co-housing Rooms

Stay in a private, furnished bedroom in a repurposed dorm turned co-housing right in the heart of Montpelier, Vermont. Common spaces are maintained and cleaned by regular housekeeping—that's right, you don't have to clean the bathrooms!
Dewey Hall dorm building
Writing desk, shelves, two closets
Writing desk, shelves, and two closets. Photo by Paul Richardson / StoryWorkz
Room beds
Two twin beds and a dresser. Photo by Paul Richardson / StoryWorkz
floorplan

The Rooms are bigger than you expect! Plenty of space to store items while you're here.

184 Sq. FT.

$600.00 per room, per month.

A hotel-style key-card lock on each room creates a safe, private room right in the heart of Montpelier. The bathrooms, showers, and kitchen are communal and rent includes all utilities - even WIFI!

  • Minimum 1 month lease, can be month to month
  • Walk or bike to most areas of Montpelier
  • Coin-op washer & dryer on-site
  • In-room mini fridge available
  • Sorry, no pets

The community is a good fit for: summer interns, newly graduated from high school or college, new job in town, traveling nurses, AmeriCorps, moving/selling transitions, state legislators in for the season, or anyone who works in town.

Dining Hall 2
Natural light fills the large dining hall area that is also used as a gathering space.
Dining Hall 1

Grab a quick bite or hang out for bit & relax.

Kitchen
Use the large kitchen space big enough for everyone. Clean your pots and pans so they're clean for others, please.
Bathroom1
Well maintained bathrooms are cleaned by housekeeping once a day, Monday – Friday.
COMMUNAL SPACES

Plenty of space to enjoy life

Originally built in 1964 as a dorm building, it was designed to easily house a lot of different people living together. Enjoy hanging out with others, or the privacy of your own Room. The building is quiet and the atmosphere is friendly & respectful.

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I stayed here during a three-month job, and it was exactly what I needed. The month-to-month rent made everything simple and flexible — no long-term lease, no stress. It’s an affordable option that made it easy to settle in quickly without breaking my budget.

The building still has that classic dorm feel, but it’s quiet, clean, and comfortable. My room had everything I needed, and having utilities and Wi-Fi included made it really convenient.

For anyone traveling for work, starting a new job, or needing a temporary place to stay, this is a great choice. It’s straightforward, affordable, and a genuinely comfortable place to call home, even if just for a few months. —J.C.

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Stay awhile in our vibrant Capital City

Dewey Hall is ideally situated at the top of a hill right next to the college green. Easily access Hunger Mountain Co-op, the downtown historic district, or even the capital area with the impeccably restored State House - one of the oldest and best preserved in the country. Montpelier is home to Vermont's state government, shopping, commerce and world-class dining and arts. Outstanding outdoor recreation is within minutes of downtown. Montpelier is the largest urban historic district in Vermont! Linger at independently-owned shops offering books, records, clothing, fine crafts and pastries, or dine in one of the many farm-to-table restaurants, craft beer bars, and cafes. Look for current and upcoming events at Montpelier Alive.

Voted 2025's #3 Best Small Town in the Northeast by USA Today!

 

Location

Walk or bike to most areas of Montpelier.

Green
Dewey Hall looks out on the greenspace which is available to all.

1-2 people per room

Two twin mattresses accommodates up to 2 adults per room; bring your own sheets!

Shower stalls

You can choose from multiple shower areas based on your gender preference.

Shared Kitchen spaces

Large commercial grade kitchen spaces and a bright & sunny dining hall.

Community garden

Coming soon: there's a great spot on the grounds to start a community garden. 

WIFI is included

All of the utilities are included (even heat & WIFI!), there are no extra bills coming your way.

Walk or bike everywhere!

Or use the convenient MyRide and enjoy living without the cost of a vehicle.

Included in the rent: heat, hot water, garbage, recycling, food scrap recycling, landscaping, snow removal, electricity, and WIFI. Plus, access to a gym-type shower room with separate stalls (there's one on each floor), bathrooms, kitchen space, and outdoor living spaces. We encourage a car-free lifestyle, but do have limited off-street parking spaces available, plus unlimited on-street parking.

What's not included: bedding (bring your own sheets) or laundry service. There's a coin-op facility on-site.

Community Rules: are focused on behaviors that help create a community of respect and peaceful enjoyment for all residents: Quiet hours; No drinking in common areas; Don't eat other people's food; Dispose of waste properly; etc.

The requirements for leasing a room are:

  • A completed application which includes an agreement to a credit + criminal check from each adult that will be living in the Room.
  • Ability to live in a collaborative, respectful manner with many different people in shared spaces -- in particular the kitchen and gym-type showers.
  • Agreement to community rules including: No guns, No violence, No smoking, No cooking in Rooms.
  • Credit score of 640 or higher.
  • Verifiable income for individuals who are not prepaying their stay.
  • A rent-to-income ratio of 33%. The monthly rent amount should not exceed 33% of the total, combined monthly income of the tenant(s). For example, if the rent is $600/month, then the entire 'household' should earn a minimum of $1800/month.
  • A positive rental history and/or personal references.
  • Full payment of: First Month’s rent + a Security Deposit equal to 1 month's rent.

See below for Frequently Asked Questions.
Page last updated 12/4/2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I lease a room for?

We require a minimum of one (1) month. You can choose to rent a room for up to twelve (12) months.

How long will Dewey Hall be available as a medium term rental?

We're expecting the building to be available for the general public for about 5 years. Once the new college builds it's student base, the building will convert back to dorms.

Can I have a pet at Dewey Hall?

No.

Is it safe?

Yes, everyone who lives in the building has passed a background check and there are security cameras on site. If you develop a conflict with another resident, please reach out and we will do our best to mitigate the issue.

Can I cook in my room?

No, we don't allow cooking in the room but you can have a mini-fridge in there.

Do I need my own bedding, sheets?

Yes, the twin size mattress in the room has a mattress protector but no bedding. There's one mattress, unless two people are staying in the room - then there's two.

Is there any benefit to sharing bathrooms?

Yes - you don't have to clean them! There's housekeeping staff who regularly clean the bathrooms & showers.

What about parking?

There is a limited number of off-street parking available.

Is there EV charging?

There are a handful of charging stations on campus (a short walk from Dewey Hall).

How many people in a room?

We're renting the rooms for a single person, but there can be up to two people per room. Each would get one twin bed (there isn't an option for larger mattresses).