Boston University

Boston University is the largest university in Boston, as well as one of Boston's largest employers. Boston University, also known as BU has over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and over 10,000 faculty members. Boston City Properties has literally 1000's of apartment & condo listings that surround the BU area. Apartments for rent in the BU area start around $1200 for a studio apartment, $1600 for a 1 bedroom, $2000 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2700 for a 3 bed, and around $3000 for a 4 bedroom apartment. Condos for sale in the BU area typically start around $280,000 for a 1 bedroom condo. Buying an investment property in the area is a great investment as we will be able to rent the unit out every year. BU has students from more than 140 countries, and is one of the top universities in the country. The main campus is located mainly along Commonwealth Ave & the Charles River in Boston's Fenway / Kenmore Square neighborhood, as well as Allston. Boston University Medical Campus BUMC is located in Boston's South End. Boston University's housing system is among the 10th largest in the nation, and approximately 3/4 of the undergraduate population lives on campus. If you are looking to live off campus, Boston City Properties has literally 1000's of listings in the BU area for brownstones, lofts, managed apartment communities, new construction concierge luxury apartment buildings, houses for rent, condos for rent, and more. Many students also opt to live in Boston's Back Bay, or the cities of Cambridge and Brookline -- and Boston City Properties has listings in literally every single neighborhood in the Boston area. Click the "Sales" and "Rentals" buttons below to view up to the minute listings. One of our real estate agents will email you to see if you have any questions. Many of our agents are BU alumni and we can match you with an expert on real estate in the Boston University area.

Off-Campus Housing Near Boston University

More than three-quarters of all Boston University undergrads live in dorms and other on-campus accommodations. If you're attending the school and want to try something a little different, off-campus apartments, condos, townhomes and lofts near the school, which is often referred to as BU, should be right up your alley. Wading through the huge array of options is intimidating and confusing, so why not enlist the help of Boston City Properties? We know the BU campus and surrounding areas well and understand the best and most viable options for off-campus housing in this part of the city. With our help, you can spend less time looking for a suitable place and more time actually enjoying it!

About Boston University

With a student population that exceeds 30,000 and upwards of 10,000 faculty members and other employees, Boston University is a dominating force in the city. It also happens to be the largest university in the city. Its campus mostly runs along the Charles River and Commonwealth Avenue, but the Boston University Medical Campus, or BUMC, is over in the South End. Due to its sprawling nature, BU's numerous buildings are located in several neighborhoods, with the majority located in Fenway-Kenmore and Allston. Which area is suitable for you in terms of off-campus housing? That will depend on whether you have a car or plan to use public transportation and on a number of other factors.

Popular Neighborhoods for Boston University Off-Campus Apartments

If you'll be attending Boston University, you're going to want to live within a reasonable distance of the school. A great option to consider is the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood, which partly gets its name from The Fenway, a thoroughfare that was designed by the highly esteemed Frederick Law Olmstead of Central Park fame. As you may have guessed, the neighborhood is home to Fenway Park, and it is jam-packed with great shopping, dining and entertainment options too. Allston, or Allston-Brighton, is another viable place to find off-campus apartments near BU. Take your pick from units in wood triple-deckers, brick apartment buildings, multi-family Victorian homes and much more.

Off-Campus Housing Near BU: Amenities and Features

Thanks to the huge array of options for off-campus BU housing, there's no need to compromise. There are hundreds – and often thousands – of vacancies to peruse, so it pays to have a decent idea about what you're after. Do you envision yourself living in a small, sensible flat near the Green Line? Perhaps you're interested in a luxury apartment community within easy walking distance of the bustling Commonwealth Avenue/Cambridge Street area. Whatever you have in mind, Boston City Properties is here to help.

Off-campus apartments near Boston University run the gamut in terms of amenities and features. Just select the criteria that you need, and our team will locate options that meet them. In terms of pricing, you can expect to pay upwards of $2,000 per month or so in this highly desirable part of the city. As the price increases, so do the features. We can connect you with luxury apartments with all the bells and whistles, including concierge service, gourmet kitchens, vast walk-in closets and more.

Don't sell yourself short when looking for Boston University off-campus housing in Fenway, Allston, the South End or other neighborhoods. Connect with Boston City Properties to zero in on the best options in a heartbeat, and you'll be moving in to your new place before you know it!

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