J1Accom

Who we are

We are an Irish company which provides summer accommodation for Irish students in American cities such as Chicago, San Fransisco, New York and Boston. We have access to hundreds of beds in college dormitories which we let from May to August.
Our tribe of J1ers living together on campus in a communal setting creates a buzzing atmosphere. The J1 cultural exchange visa to America will open many doors for you and we will make that journey a whole lot easier and safer for you.
What's more, you can benefit from staying within our community.

We are the No.1 Accommodation service for J1ers in America.

What we do

We take a whole building and use it solely for Irish students. We act as a middle man between American universities and Irish students. We handle all contracts and registration for taxes, utilities, landlord leases and credit checks. We cater for groups of all sizes and will find the best apartment to suit your needs. Read our blogs to find out about our culture.

Applications for Chicago, Boston, NYC and Berkeley opening in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for when we open the application process for all the same locations plus hopefully some new cities. Follow our Instagram for most up to date information.

Why choose us

We have first-hand experience of the difficulties faced by J1 students because we’ve been there before and we’ve learned the hard way. By providing affordable accommodation in a great location, we give J1 students the experience of a lifetime within our community.

How you benefit

Instead of staying in a costly hostel for weeks and not being able to start your job and earn money, you can move into a safe and affordable house the day you arrive and stay where the craic is. There is no 12 month contracts or credit score checks, just hassle free accommodation in the best locations and with groups of Irish J1ers that you can mix with to give yourself the ultimate launch pad for the summer of a lifetime.

Apartments

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LOCATIONS

Berkeley, San Francisco  – Applications open February 2026.

  • The Berk
  • 2315 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States

New York   –  Applications to open March 2026. Dates yet to be released

  • Buildings not yet confirmed.

Chicago  –  Applications opening February 2026

  • New Building, great location, €1,000 plus cheaper than our old building!
  • All modern conveniences
  • Well-serviced by public transport
  • Safe, secure & affordable
  • J1Accom representative on-call
  • Between 400 and 900 Irish J1ers under one roof in each location
  • Events run weekly
  • Follow our Instagram for the most up-to-date information and see our past Reels

Boston –  Applications to open start of February 2026

  • Address: 150 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
  • Well-serviced by public transport in downtown Boston. City centre location
  • 5 minute walk to the tram station
  • Safe, secure & affordable
  • J1Accom representative on-call and in the building 24/7.
  • Large single, twin, triple and four-person person apartments.
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PRICE

  • Packages starting at €1,900 in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Boston for the summer all in.
  • 9/10 weeks minimum lease. €250 security and cleaning deposit is fully refundable if the room is returned in the same condition as it was given.
  • Once we have agreed terms with your group for the apartment, we will send you an invoice for payment.
  • Payment can be made either online or via bank transfer.
  • Payment plans in place for each city.
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  • Chicago@J1Accom.Com
  • Boston@J1Accom.Com
  • Berkeley@J1Accom.Com
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WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • All utilities such as gas, electricity & refuse collection
  • Recreation rooms & TV lounges
  • Laundry rooms
  • 24/7 security
  • Extra-long twin sized bed
  • Bed linen, pillows and towels
  • Desk & chair
  • Dresser & wardrobe
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi
  • J1Accom reps on site