How to stay away from home?

Hey, I was wondering if you guys new how I could stay in New York for summer break. I can't go back home it's really bad and paying for summer classes at my college is superrrr expensive. I just really don't know any options, any help?

edit: I am a freshman in college and have been staying at the dorms this whole school year, I have a job here I was planning on moving to an apartment the summer after sophomore year with my roommate.