Travel Nurse Housing Directory
Finding the right housing can make or break an assignment. Our city-by-city guides cover average rent, neighborhood picks, platform recommendations, and tips from nurses who have been there.
How to Approach Travel Nurse Housing
Most travel nurses choose between three options: taking the agency-provided housing, taking a housing stipend and finding their own place, or using a platform that specializes in short-term furnished rentals for healthcare workers. Each approach has trade-offs in cost, convenience, and control.
The stipend route typically offers the best financial upside — but only if you can find affordable, furnished housing in your assignment city. That is where these guides come in. We have researched the top 10 travel nurse metro areas to help you find quality housing fast and keep more of your stipend.
Browse by City
Los Angeles, CA
$2,400/mo avgHigh pay meets high cost of living — but the right housing strategy makes it worth it.
View Housing GuidePhoenix, AZ
$1,350/mo avgAffordable desert living with strong hospital demand and no state income tax.
View Housing GuideDallas, TX
$1,400/mo avgA booming healthcare market with plentiful housing options and zero state income tax.
View Housing GuideHouston, TX
$1,300/mo avgHome to the world's largest medical center and plenty of furnished rental options.
View Housing GuideAtlanta, GA
$1,500/mo avgSoutheast hub with strong demand, moderate rents, and great food.
View Housing GuideNashville, TN
$1,550/mo avgMusic City has become a healthcare powerhouse with no state income tax.
View Housing GuideDenver, CO
$1,700/mo avgMountain-adjacent assignments with competitive pay and growing hospital networks.
View Housing GuideBoston, MA
$2,800/mo avgPremium pay at world-class hospitals — housing is expensive but stipends are generous.
View Housing GuidePortland, OR
$1,600/mo avgA livable Pacific Northwest city with solid healthcare jobs and no sales tax.
View Housing GuideSan Diego, CA
$2,200/mo avgYear-round sunshine and strong VA and military hospital demand.
View Housing GuideQuick Housing Tips
Start Looking 4-6 Weeks Early
The best furnished rentals in popular cities go fast. Start your search as soon as you accept an offer.
Always Compare Stipend vs. Agency Housing
Calculate the true cost of both options. In most cities, taking the stipend and finding your own place saves $500-$1,200 per month.
Use Travel Nurse-Specific Platforms
Sites like Furnished Finder and Travel Nurse Housing cater to healthcare workers and offer lease terms that match 13-week assignments.
Document Everything
Take photos on move-in day, save all receipts, and keep a copy of your lease. This protects you and supports your tax home documentation.