When winter break is over and Northeastern students start heading back to class, they also start heading out to apartments around Boston for tours. Late January and early February is prime time to start looking for Boston houses for rent and apartments. The majority of students at NU have their stuff together, so don’t slack on looking for a place. Start looking right away in February to guarantee you find the perfect pad.
Rent In Boston, MA
Renting in Boston isn’t cheap. Along with tuition, kids are scraping by each month to make rent. Having a job while juggling classes is almost necessary for most students. To save some extra dough each month, try and find a few roommates to live with. This can save you a significant amount of money versus living alone. Leaving your car back at home puts more money in your pocket. Everything in Boston is easily accessible by foot or “The T” subway. The larger housing units typically fill first so don’t wait. You snooze you lose!
Here’s a breakdown of Boston apartments and houses average rents per person, per bedroom:
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Studio
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1
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2
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3
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4
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$1,919
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$2,209
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$1,379
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$1,288
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$1,242
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In their downtime, students in Boston take breaks from their rigorous schedules to meet up with friends for a bite to eat or to hit a night on the town. Visit the North End where you will have over 100 local restaurants to choose from.
The nightlife around NU was voted to be the best. Students here know how to party and let loose! If that scene isn’t really for you, there are a ton of local coffee shops to study and relax in.
Best Restaurants:
- Sam LaGrassa’s
- Italian Express Pizzeria
- James Hook & Company
- Chicken Lou’s
- UBurger
Best Bars:
- Conor Larkin’s Grill & Tap
- Our House East
- Crossroads Irish Pub
- Punter’s Pub
- SRV Boston
Discover the history of the American Revolution and be sure to walk Freedom Trail. Boston Tours offer Free Tours By Foot, so take some time and see where it all began. There is a path called Esplanade that lies along the Charles River. Head there with friends and rent a sailboat for the day. Get your heart pumping and join in on some of the many runs and races. Start with the Freedom Trail Run and work your way up to the Boston Marathon.
Looking for the ultimate college experience? Boston is a city of students and ranked as the biggest college town in the nation. Northeastern Students work hard, play hard, and relax hard.
The campus is located in the heart of Boston so there is plenty to do. Sports are huge here! Northeastern offers kids the chance to play and cheer on their many D-1 Huskies sports teams. Boston has several pro teams too, so hop on “The T” and catch the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, or Bruins play. Get involved in one of the hundreds of campus clubs or join a frat/sorority.
All NU students have access to the Museum of Fine Arts, so take a day for a visit. Shop amongst celebrities and pro athletes on Newbury Street. There is totally something in this city to appease its diverse population, so get out there and explore this historical town!
Highlights include:
- Explore the Museum of Fine Arts
- Catch a game at Fenway Park
- Walk Freedom Trail
- Shop on Newbury Street
