About Simmons University
Simmons University is located in Massachusetts. 7% - 12% 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:
Does Simmons University provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.
Best month to secure a Simmons University student dorm? January.
Simmons University dorm allotment priority is based on? First come, first served, disability considerations, and freshman guarantee.
Can a student make an advanced booking without university offer letter? No.
Simmons University student dorms have an average rent $9,500/semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, and gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.
Expect additional cost other than Simmons University on-campus rent apart from the 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.
Simmons University Off-Campus Student 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 $2,750/month
2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg prices $2,250/month
Maintained and handled by individual landlords.
Students with their family 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&C applied; read carefully before booking.
Generally flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.
Recommended apartments near Simmons University 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 Simmons University
1. Brookline has an average rent of $625 - $750/ week, i.e., $2,500 - $3,000/month. Recommended Simmons University off-campus housing include JFK/UMass - 15 Romsey, Boston - 144 Addison St, JFK/UMass - 35 Newport, South Boston, Somerville, Polish Triangle, and Boston - 175 Washington St.
Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation
Cycling - 20-30 minutes
Bus - 15-20 minutes
Car - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 30-45 minutes
2. Fenway-Kenmore has an average $700 - $875/week, i.e., average $3,000 - $3,500/month. Recommended Simmons University student housing, such as ESL Townhouse, Boston - 9 Bronsdon St, Brighton - 81 Brayton Road, Brighton - 43 Wiltshire, Boston - 144 Addison St, and JFK/UMass - 35 Newport.
Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation
Cycling - 10-15 minutes
Bus - 5-10 minutes
Car- 5-10 minutes
Walking - 15-20 minutes
Benefits of Booking Simmons University Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-Campus Dorms
Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)
More number of student room types choose from unlike university-dorms.
No offer, No Visa, No problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.
Avoid expensive last minute off-campus student room booking.
Stay with your friend, partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.
More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.
Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.