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!
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$550.00 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 HS or college, new job in town, traveling nurses, AmeriCorps, moving/selling, state legislators in for the season, and anyone who works in town.
Natural light fills the large dining hall area that is also used as a gathering space.
Grab a quick bite or hang out for bit & relax.
Use the large kitchen space big enough for everyone. Clean your pots and pans so they're clean for others, please.
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.
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!
Walk or bike to most areas of Montpelier.
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 communal shower room with separate stalls (there's one on each floor), bathrooms, kitchen spaces, and outdoor living spaces. We encourage a car-free lifestyle, but do have limited off-street parking spaces available.
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 unit.
Credit score of 640 or higher.
Verifiable income for individuals who are not pre-paying 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 is great.
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 5/24/2025.
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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).
