Corporate housing solutions rent fully furnished apartments by the month to companies and individual professionals on assignment. Stays run from a few months up to two years, with minimum stays that vary by provider. Apartments come furnished with beds, kitchen equipment, dishes, linens and towels. Utilities, internet and cable are typically included in one monthly bill. Renters include oil and gas field teams, pipeline crews, construction workers, travel nurses and relocating professionals. The alternative to corporate housing is an extended-stay hotel, a man camp or a short-term rental platform, each with trade-offs in privacy and billing.
What Corporate Housing Solutions Are
Corporate housing provides furnished apartments for temporary assignments and project work. A field crew working a pipeline job in the Permian Basin, a travel nurse on a six-month contract, or a construction team building a facility all need a place to sleep, cook and do laundry for weeks or months. Corporate housing fills that need with private apartments ready to move in.
The apartments are fully furnished. Every unit has a bed, sofa, dining table and television. The kitchen is stocked with cookware, dishes, utensils and glassware. Linens, pillows, blankets and towels are in the closets. Most units include a washer and dryer in the apartment or in a shared laundry room on site.
Utilities, internet and cable are typically included in the monthly rent. Instead of juggling separate bills for electricity, water, gas, trash, internet and cable, you get one invoice that covers everything. This simplifies expense tracking for finance and operations teams who manage budgets for field assignments.
Stays run from a few months up to two years. Some providers require a minimum stay of 30 days, others 60 or 90 days. Corporate housing is built for people who need a furnished apartment longer than a hotel stay but shorter than a traditional lease.
Why Companies Book Corporate Housing Instead of Hotels or Camps
A furnished apartment offers privacy and amenities that a hotel room or man camp bunk cannot match. Field crews get better rest in a quiet apartment with a full bed and a real kitchen. Better rest means better safety and performance on the job site.
Man camps house workers in shared bunk rooms with communal showers and meals served on a schedule. A worker coming off a 12-hour shift cannot cook what he wants when he wants it. He shares a bathroom with strangers and sleeps in a room with multiple bunks. There is no private front door, no kitchen and no washer and dryer.
Corporate housing consolidates rent, utilities, internet and cable into one monthly invoice. You approve one payment per month instead of tracking multiple charges. A flat monthly rate makes budgeting easier.
A furnished apartment has separate living and sleeping areas. A crew member can cook dinner in a full kitchen, watch television on a sofa and sleep in a bedroom. A washer and dryer mean clean work clothes without a trip to a laundromat.
Types of Corporate Housing Providers
Corporate housing providers fall into several categories, and understanding the difference helps you choose the right one for your team.
Owner-operators own and manage apartment communities. They rent directly to companies and professionals without a broker or third-party markup. When you book with an owner-operator, you deal with the same team from the first call to move-in. If a maintenance issue comes up or you need to extend the stay, you call the people who own the property.
Some corporate housing companies source apartments from local landlords in multiple cities and manage the guest relationship. These companies do not own the buildings. They contract with landlords to access inventory, then furnish the units and handle bookings. The guest pays the corporate housing company, which pays the landlord. This model works well for companies that need housing in many cities, but it adds a layer between the renter and the property owner.
Housing locators and brokers search for available units on behalf of the client. They charge a placement fee or add a markup to the rent. A broker can save time, but the fee increases the total cost.
Some owner-operators focus on one region or industry. A provider that specializes in oil and gas field housing in the Permian Basin understands work schedules, headcount fluctuations and billing requirements of energy companies. Regional focus means the provider knows the local market and can house a crew quickly when a project starts.
Working directly with an owner-operator means one point of contact from the first call to move-in. You do not pass through a call center or a broker who has to relay questions to the landlord.
What Is Included in Corporate Housing
Corporate housing comes furnished and ready to move in. Every room has the furniture and equipment a renter needs to live and work for an extended stay.
The bedroom has a bed, nightstands and lamps. The living room has a sofa, coffee table and television. The dining area has a table and chairs.
Kitchen appliances, cookware, dishes, utensils and glassware are in the cabinets. A renter can cook a full meal without buying anything. Pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups, forks, knives and spoons are all there.
Linens, pillows, blankets, bath towels and hand towels are in the closets. The bed is made and ready. Towels hang in the bathroom. A renter walks in with a suitcase and goes to work the next day.
A washer and dryer are in the unit or in a shared laundry room on site. Field workers and project teams can wash work clothes without leaving the property or paying by the load at a laundromat.
Electricity, water, gas, trash, internet and cable are typically billed together. The monthly rent includes utilities, so there are no separate bills to track or pay.
Parking, gym access and pet policies vary by property and provider. Ask about these items when comparing options for a crew or team member.
How to Choose a Corporate Housing Solution for Your Team
Choosing the right corporate housing provider starts with asking the right questions.
Confirm the minimum stay meets your assignment length. Some providers require 30 days, others 60 or 90 days. If your crew is on a 60-day project and the provider requires 90 days, you will pay for 30 unused days or look elsewhere.
Ask whether you deal directly with the owner or with a broker. Find out if a third-party fee is added to the rent. An extra layer between you and the property owner can slow communication when you need to extend a stay or resolve a maintenance issue.
Verify that utilities, internet and cable are included in the monthly rate and billed together. Some providers advertise a low base rate but charge separately for utilities, internet or parking. The low rate looks attractive until the first invoice arrives with line items you did not expect.
Check whether the property has private apartments with individual front doors, or shared common areas and bunk rooms. Confirm that each person or team gets a private unit.
Find out if a washer and dryer are in the unit or on site. In-unit laundry is more convenient than a shared laundry room, and both are better than a laundromat off site.
Ask about the pet policy if your crew or team member travels with a pet. Some properties are pet-friendly and charge a pet fee. Others do not allow pets.
Request references or examples of crews the provider has housed in the same industry. A provider that regularly houses oil and gas crews understands the billing, headcount changes and assignment timelines common in the energy sector.
Corporate Housing for Oil and Gas, Pipeline and Construction Crews in the Permian Basin
ACHS rents fully furnished corporate apartments by the month in Midland and Odessa with a three-month minimum stay. Stays run 3 to 24 months. ACHS owns and operates two apartment communities, Mesquite Terraces in Midland and Faudree Ranch in Odessa, with a combined 588 apartment homes.
Every apartment includes furniture, linens, towels, dishes, housewares, and a washer and dryer in the unit. All utilities, cable and internet are included in one monthly bill.
ACHS is owner-operated. Bookers deal directly with the owner’s team with no broker or third-party markup. One point of contact handles the booking from the first call to move-in.
ACHS houses individuals and whole crews for oil and gas, pipeline and construction assignments, as well as travel nurses and relocating professionals. The properties are not man camps. Each person or team gets a private apartment with its own door, kitchen and laundry.
The properties are pet-friendly, with pet fees that apply. A 24-hour gym is on site. For availability and rates, call ACHS.
Questions to Ask Any Corporate Housing Provider Before You Book
Before you commit to a corporate housing provider, ask these questions to confirm the provider can meet your needs.
What is the minimum stay, and can the lease be extended or shortened if the assignment changes? Field assignments and project timelines shift. A provider with flexible terms makes it easier to adjust when plans change.
Is the monthly rate all-inclusive, or are there separate charges for utilities, internet, parking or cleaning? An all-inclusive rate simplifies billing and prevents surprise charges. If the provider charges separately for utilities or internet, ask for an estimate so you can budget accurately.
Do you own the property or source units from landlords, and is there a broker fee? Knowing whether the provider owns the building or acts as a middleman tells you whether a markup is built into the rate and whether you will have direct access to the property manager.
How many apartments do you have available, and can you house a full crew in the same building or community? Housing a crew in one location simplifies transportation, communication and team coordination.
What is included in the apartment: furniture, linens, dishes, washer and dryer? Confirm that the unit comes fully equipped so your crew or team member can move in without buying anything.
Is there a 24-hour contact for maintenance and guest support? Field crews work around the clock. A provider with 24-hour support can respond when a maintenance issue arises in the middle of the night or on a weekend.
What is the pet policy, and are there additional pet fees? If someone on your team travels with a pet, clarify the policy and any fees before you book.
ACHS rents fully furnished corporate apartments by the month in Midland and Odessa, Texas. Every unit includes a washer and dryer, full kitchen, and all utilities in one monthly bill. Get availability and rates for your crew or assignment.
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