Housing Information
Finding Housing
Finding housing in the Boston area can sometimes be a challenge but there are a number of resources available to BU students.
Boston University Off-Campus Services –Start here for your apartment search!
Listing platform open to all Boston University students, faculty, staff, and alumni – search for available apartments and sublets in the greater Boston area. The website, managed by Off Campus Partners, allows you to browse listing of off-campus properties placed by students, landlords, property managers and real estate agents.
BU Real Estate – https://www.bu.edu/realestate/
The University’s own real estate office leases University-owned apartments to full time graduate students who want to live on campus. Apartments are available across all three campuses, secured by the BU Police Department, and offer 24-hour emergency maintenance by on-campus management staff. BU Real Estate apartments are ideal for people seeking a lease for 12 months at a time.
BU Residence Life
Visit this site if you are interested in becoming a Residence Assistance (RA).
Alternate Housing Options:
Fisk House : Located in Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood, offers housing to graduate women at Boston University. The building houses a total of sixteen residents with both single and shared rooms. The building is operated by the Boston University Women’s Council.
Nesterly : A new program that pairs local homeowners who have spare space with graduate students willing to exchange help around the house for cheaper rent.
Online Resources
Click here for Rental Ad Abbreviations.
www.placemeliving.com – use code BU2020 for one month MBTA card as a housewarming gift
Note: Boston University does not own, inspect, endorse, or recommend any specific unit listed with services listed above.