Northeastern University (NU) Off-Campus Housings

About Northeastern University  

Northeastern University is located in Massachusetts. 14-18% of international students are accepted overall at the university, which is a great number compared to other universities. 

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

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

2. Best month to secure a Northeastern University student dorm? January. 

3. Northeastern University dorm allotment priority is based on? Freshmen, disabled students, students with special circumstances, upperclassmen with academic standing, and first come, first served. 

4. Can a student make an advanced booking without a university offer letter? No.

5. Northeastern University student dorms have an average rent of $3,000 - $4,800/semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, and gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than Northeastern University on-campus rent apart from the services such as:

   • Meals plans (if unavailable, 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.

Northeastern University Off-Campus Student Housing Options  

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available; 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 $2,400 - $2,600/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 months-based bookings.

• Popular Northeastern University accommodation options include Boston - 9 Bronsdon St, Brighton - 81 Brayton Road, Brighton - 43 Wiltshire Road, Allston, Boston - 50 W Broadway, Allston, and North End.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg prices $2,700 - $3,000/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 apartments near Northeastern University in Boston Crisp Kendall Square Studio w/ Gym, W/D by MIT, MGH & River, Sleek Porter Square 1BR w/ Gym & W/D, nr T Stops, Ideal Assembly Row 1BR w/ Gym, W/D, near Assembly T stop, Prime NewCo South End 1BR near Ink Block w. W/D and Gym, and Spacious Fenway 1BR w/Gym, steps from Fenway Park.

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 Northeastern University

1. Back Bay has an average rent of  $750 - $1,000/ week, i.e., $3,000 - $4,000/month. Recommended Northeastern University off-campus housing include North End, JFK/UMass - 15 Romsey, Boston - 144 Addison St, JFK/UMass - 35 Newport, South Boston, Somerville, and Polish Triangle.    

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - 5-10 minutes

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Car - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-25 minutes

2. South End has an average $700 - $875/week, i.e., average $2,800 - $3,500/month. Recommend Northeastern University student housing include Boston - 9 Bronsdon St, Brighton - 81 Brayton Road, Brighton - 43 Wiltshire. Boston - 144 Addison St, JFK/UMass - 35 Newport, ESL Townhouse, and Boston - 175 Washington St. 

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation 

• Cycling - 5-10 minutes

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Car- 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 10-20 minutes

Benefits of Booking Northeastern University Off-Campus Student 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 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 like gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.