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Now recruiting hosts for Summer 2026
Earn $150–$400 this summer from your empty space.
Rent your unused garage, basement, or spare room to a local college student who just needs somewhere safe to store their things over the summer. NestBox handles the rest.
✓No commitment to list
✓Vetted students only
✓Appointment-based access
State College, PAAnn Arbor, MIBloomington, INMadison, WIIowa City, IA
How it works
Four simple steps to start earning.
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We vet students
Every student is verified through their university email and our screening process before they're matched with you.
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Student drops off items
A scheduled, appointment-based drop-off at a time that works for you. No surprise visits.
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Get paid monthly
Receive payments directly to your account each month. Sit back while your unused space earns.
What you can earn
$150–$400 per summer, for space that's sitting empty anyway.
Most homeowners near campus have at least one garage bay, basement area, or spare room that goes unused during summer. NestBox turns that dead space into predictable, seasonal income — with almost zero effort on your part.
Garage bay
$200–$400 / summer
Most common space. A single bay easily fits multiple students' belongings.
Basement area
$150–$300 / summer
Dry, secure basement space is ideal for boxes, furniture, and seasonal items.
Spare room
$150–$250 / summer
A bedroom or bonus room you're not using? Perfect for a student's stored items.
Your concerns, addressed
We thought of everything so you don't have to.
Hosting through NestBox is designed to be low-effort and worry-free. Here's how we keep it that way.
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Vetted students only
Every student is verified with a .edu email and goes through our screening process. You always know who is storing with you.
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No frequent access
Students store items for weeks or months at a time. This isn't a revolving door — most spaces are accessed just twice: drop-off and pick-up.
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Appointment-based only
All drop-offs and pick-ups are scheduled in advance. No one shows up unannounced, ever.
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Prohibited items policy
We maintain a strict list of prohibited items — no hazardous materials, perishables, or anything that could cause damage. Students agree before booking.
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Platform support
NestBox handles the matching, scheduling, payments, and communication. If anything comes up, our support team is here for you.
Target markets
Launching in five college towns this summer.
We're focusing on neighborhoods near these campuses first. Early host interest helps us prioritize where to launch.
State College, PA
Penn State
Ann Arbor, MI
U of Michigan
Bloomington, IN
Indiana U
Madison, WI
UW-Madison
Iowa City, IA
U of Iowa
Become a host
Turn empty space into summer income.
Express interest in two minutes. No commitment, no listing fees. We'll reach out when we're launching in your area.
We handle student vetting & matching.
Appointments only — no random access.
Get paid monthly, directly to your account.
Full platform support if anything comes up.