Boston University (BU) Off-Campus Housings

About Boston University

Boston University is located in Massachusetts. 15%:85% national and international students are accepted every year by the campus.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Boston University provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.

2. What is the best month to secure University of Boston dorms? October.

3. Boston University dorm allotment priority is based on? First come, first served.

4. Can a student make an advanced Boston University (BU) accommodation booking without a university offer letter? No.

5. Boston University dorms average rent is US$7,300 /semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than Boston University housing on-campus rent for services such as:

   • Meals plans (if not available, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest prices groceries.)

   • Refundable damage deposit.

   • Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

   • Laundry services.

Boston University (BU) Off-Campus Housing Options

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities:

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg. prices US$450/month

• Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12 month-based bookings.

• Popular Boston University (BU) off-campus housing include Allston, Central Square (Cambridge), and Brighton - 81 Brayton Road.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices US$550/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

• Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

• Recommended private student housing near Boston University include Crisp Kendall Square Studio w/ Gym, W/D by MIT, MGH & River, Sleek Porter Square 1BR w/ Gym & W/D, nr T Stops, and Airy Central Square Studio w/Doorman, near Charles River.

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Boston University (BU)

1. Fenway-Kenmore has an average rent of $1,000-$2,000/week, i.e., $4,000-$8,000/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro - 5-15 minutes

• Bus -  10-30 minutes

• Taxi -  10-20 minutes

• Walking -  15-30 minutes

Recommended BU accommodation include Boston - 9 Bronsdon St, South Boston, and Somerville.

2. Allston-Brighton has an average rent of $800-$1,500/week, i.e., $3,200-$6,000/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro -  10-20 minutes

• Bus -  15-30 minutes

• Taxi -  15-25 minutes

• Walking -  30 minutes

Recommended Boston University student housing include North End, Boston - 144 Addison St, and Polish Triangle.

Benefits of Booking Boston University (BU) Off-Campus Housing Over On-campus Dorms 

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room bookings.

5. Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.