Edit: This site was originally intended to help Westchester Co, NY residents find housing. I was in grad school at the time and once found securing housing difficult in this area. Then I decided not to put energy into that (plus I moved). However, I still feel the need to put this info out there. I may update it in the future with more options and more extensive information for securing housing.
Finding housing in Westchester County is not for the faint of heart. Figuring out the perfect location and securing housing in a limited time, while staying within budget can be difficult but it is possible. There are a few tools you need to make it happen. The #1 way people look for homes for rent is online. There are a number of sites to utilize in your search and I will list some here. *This is not a comparison but a compilation of online search options.*
Craigslist.com
On Craigslist you have the option to look for housing in multiple cities. On the main page, under New York select new york city then wch (westchester) at the top. This site is unfortunately full of scams, but very helpful for those familiar with legitimate housing offers. Be careful and don’t pay a dime until you have seen the property.
Select your preferred housing option
Apartments.com
This site allows you to narrow down precise locations in your search through their Polygon tool and other features. Unlike many other popular housing search sites, it only shows you results for the city you enter.
Apartments4all.com
Search New York and Connecticut
Rent.com
Search your preferred area. Features a map and search tool with various filters
Sublet.com
Subletting is a great option for temporary housing. You can sublet while transitioning into longterm housing.
Search by location, price, furnished/unfurnished, pet friendly and more
Apartmentfinder.com
This site features standard search tools and a drwing tool similar to Apartment.com's for precise searching
For those who work and go to school in Westchester and don’t mind a commute, you have options outside of Westchester. Great places to look online include:
NakedApartments.com
Apartments.com
urbanedge.apartments
Apartments4all.com
Rent.com
Sublet.com
Apartmentfinder.com
apartmentratings.com