Corporate relocation and temporary housing for employees
Relocating an employee is a different transaction than a resident signing their own lease. HR and mobility teams need flexible lease terms, direct billing options, and units that are ready to live in without the employee having to buy furniture or set up utilities themselves. This is a distinct need from someone searching for a furnished apartment on their own.
Look for properties that mention corporate accounts, flexible lease lengths (30, 60, 90 days or longer), and furniture packages that include kitchenware and linens, not just a bed and couch. Some communities will also coordinate directly with a relocation company or third-party biller rather than requiring the employee to pay and get reimbursed.
- Ask whether the property bills a company directly or only the individual resident
- Confirm what is included in the furniture package (kitchen items, linens, electronics)
- Check flexibility on lease length if the assignment timeline changes
What it costs
Rates for corporate housing usually run higher per month than an unfurnished long-term lease because they bundle furniture, utilities, and often housekeeping or maintenance into one price. Longer commitments (60-90+ days) typically bring the effective monthly rate down compared to a 30-day stay.
Top 3 by our score
Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for furnished & corporate housing.
- 1. Westover Oaks884.7★ · 218 reviews
- 2. The Brackenridge904.8★ · 568 reviews
- 3. The Haven at Westover Hills844.4★ · 528 reviews
FAQ
- Can a company be billed directly instead of the employee?
- Many furnished and corporate housing properties in San Antonio offer direct billing to employers or relocation companies, but you need to confirm this before signing since not every property offers it.
- What is usually included in a corporate furnished unit?
- Typically furniture, a functional kitchen setup, linens, and utilities. Some properties add housekeeping or a welcome package. Ask for an itemized list since inclusions vary a lot by property.
- What lease lengths are available for relocation assignments?
- Most furnished and corporate housing serves 30-day minimums up to several months, and some will extend month to month if the work assignment runs long.