A Guide to URI Student Rentals
Sunrise Properties manages a range of furnished academic-year rentals for URI students throughout Narragansett and nearby South County communities. Our team has worked with student rentals for many years and understands the leasing process, timing, and coordination that comes along with securing housing for the school year.
Most academic leases run from Labor Day through Memorial Day and include furnished homes designed for student living during the academic year.
Before beginning your search, it is helpful to determine how many people will be living together. This will help narrow down the number of bedrooms, layout, and price range that best fits your group.
Our active academic-year rentals are updated regularly throughout leasing season. Browse available listings to get a sense of pricing, locations, and property sizes.
Once you identify properties you are interested in, our team can help coordinate showings based on availability. Because we are a licensed real estate office, all showings are conducted by licensed agents familiar with the property and rental process. We encourage students to come prepared with questions about lease terms, utilities, parking, occupancy, and move-in timing.
Tours are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 10:30am and 4:30pm and all prospective tenants must be present. Please note that per RI state law, we are required to give current tenants 48 hours' notice prior to showing a property. Pricing and availability are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed until the lease signing.
To schedule a showing, please call our office at 401.515.7700 or email [email protected] with a few preferred days and times for your group.
After selecting a property, each tenant must complete an application as part of the approval process. Applications are reviewed by the property owner before approval decisions are made. Because many academic rentals receive significant interest during leasing season, we encourage students to submit applications promptly and make sure all requested information is completed accurately. Applications will only be processed once all prospective students have seen the property in person.
Our team is available to answer questions throughout the application process and help coordinate next steps once a decision has been made.
If approved, lease agreements will be prepared and sent electronically through DocuSign, allowing tenants and guarantors to review and sign from anywhere. Parental guarantors are required for all student leases and must complete the signing process along with the tenants before the lease can be finalized.
Monthly rent payments are processed electronically through ACH, so bank account and routing information will be required prior to move-in. Before gaining access to the property, the following are typically due:
- First month’s rent
- Security deposit
- Cleaning fee
- Trash fees
- Remainder of the first semester's rent
Additional move-in information, payment instructions, and lease details will be provided before the start of the lease term.
Our academic rentals are fully furnished and prepared for the school year, making move-in easier for students and families coordinating housing from out of town. Our homes are selected and managed with student living in mind, with layouts and locations that work well for academic-year groups.
Our team is based locally in Narragansett and remains available throughout the school year to assist with questions, maintenance requests, and property-related concerns. Because we manage a smaller portfolio of homes, we are able to provide a more responsive and hands-on level of service for both students and parents.
Academic rentals come with a different set of timelines, logistics, and expectations than traditional year-round housing. Our team has years of experience coordinating student leases, group applications, guarantor requirements, and school-year move-in schedules. We work to keep the process organized, straightforward, and easy to navigate from start to finish.
Our goal is to provide a rental experience that feels organized, responsive, and easy from start to finish. If you have questions about a property, lease terms, or the rental process, our team is always happy to help.
