Student Housing Near Boston University
Looking for a room near Boston University? Rentser lists verified, all-inclusive rooms in Brighton, Allston and Fenway — the neighborhoods BU students actually live in — with no broker fees and month-to-month flexibility. Every room below is a real, currently-listed Rentser property, not a placeholder.
About Boston University & where students live
Boston University’s campus runs along Commonwealth Ave, straddling the Allston/Brighton line. Students who move off campus concentrate in Brighton, Allston and Fenway, close enough to walk or take one transit line to class. Rentser’s nearby inventory sits right inside that footprint, so a room here keeps you in the student neighborhood rather than a long cross-town commute.
Rooms near Boston University
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Getting to Boston University campus
Brighton Residence and Waverly Apartments sit in the Allston–Brighton corridor where a large share of BU’s off-campus students live — a short hop on the Green Line B or the 57 bus straight down Commonwealth Ave to the academic buildings. The relevant line is the Green Line B (BU Central / BU East / BU West). Full details are in Rentser’s Boston transit guide for room renters.
Best neighborhoods for BU students
For Boston University, the neighborhoods worth searching first are Brighton, Allston and Fenway. They balance walk/short-transit access to campus against room availability and price. Rentser’s Boston listings map onto exactly these areas.
Typical room costs near Boston University
Rentser rooms near Boston University currently run about $1,277–$2,057 per month, all-inclusive (utilities and Wi-Fi bundled, no broker fee). That range reflects the real listings above — private rooms and en-suite options in Brighton, Allston and Fenway.
FAQ — student housing near Boston University
How close is Rentser housing to Boston University?
Deluxe Room - Brighton Residence (175 Washington St, Boston, MA 02135) is one of Rentser’s rooms in the BU student area. Brighton Residence and Waverly Apartments sit in the Allston–Brighton corridor where a large share of BU’s off-campus students live — a short hop on the Green Line B or the 57 bus straight down Commonwealth Ave to the academic buildings.
What does a room near Boston University cost?
Rentser rooms near Boston University currently run about $1,277–$2,057 per month, all-inclusive — utilities and Wi-Fi bundled, and no broker fee.
How do BU students get to campus?
The nearest transit is the Green Line B (BU Central / BU East / BU West). Brighton Residence and Waverly Apartments sit in the Allston–Brighton corridor where a large share of BU’s off-campus students live — a short hop on the Green Line B or the 57 bus straight down Commonwealth Ave to the academic buildings. See Rentser’s Boston transit guide for room renters for line-by-line timings.
Which neighborhoods should BU students search?
Start with Brighton, Allston and Fenway — the areas that give Boston University students the shortest walk or ride to class while keeping rooms affordable.
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