Housing shouldn't be the hardest part of your internship.
BunkMatch was born from watching interns scramble for 3-month sublets in unfamiliar cities — sending desperate Craigslist emails, wiring deposits to strangers, and paying too much for places they never got to see first.
Our story
Every summer, hundreds of thousands of students and early-career professionals move to cities they've never lived in for 10–16 week internships and co-ops. Finding housing is a full-time job on top of their actual job.
Meanwhile, millions of people have spare rooms sitting empty for exactly those months — homeowners, young professionals, and previous interns who are now on the other side.
BunkMatch connects them. Verified profiles, compatibility matching, and secure rent payments mean both sides can feel confident. And because we process rent through the platform — taking just 0.5% — everything else is free. No listing fees, no subscription, no hidden charges.
We believe housing platforms shouldn't charge you before you've even found a place. We only make money when rent actually flows. Your success is our success.
What we believe
Safety first
Every lister and seeker goes through identity verification. Background checks and verified profiles keep both sides protected.
Real compatibility
We match on lifestyle preferences, not just price. A 95% compatibility score means you won't be fighting over the thermostat.
100% free to use
No listing fees. No subscriptions. No hidden charges. We take 0.5% of rent processed through the platform — that's it. We only eat when you eat.
Founders
Tom Pennington
Co-founder
Braxton
Co-founder