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Best Areas to Live Off Campus

Best fit for BU students who want to stay close to campus. It sits just west of BU along Commonwealth...

Best fit for BU students who want to stay close to campus. It sits just west of BU along Commonwealth Avenue and is one of Boston’s biggest student areas, with easy Green Line access. A little farther west than Allston and more residential. It works especially well for BU and BC students who want a […]

Where You Live Can Shape Your Whole College Routine

Should You Live in Mattapan?

Best Areas to Live Off Campus

Where You Live Can Shape Your Whole College Routine

Should You Live in Mattapan?

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Best Areas to Live Off Campus

Best fit for BU students who want to stay close to campus. It sits just west of BU along Commonwealth…

September 2, 2026 2 min read

Where You Live Can Shape Your Whole College Routine

Boston looks small on a map. That can be misleading when you’re choosing an apartment. Two addresses can sit relatively…

September 1, 2026 4 min read

Should You Live in Mattapan?

If your Boston housing search starts and ends with Allston, Southie and Back Bay, you’re missing a lot of the…

August 17, 2026 2 min read