While finding housing in the Boston area can be a competitive game, BU students have a number of resources available to help them find a home in one of the city’s great neighborhoods.
BU Housing
All on-campus housing at Boston University is managed by BU Housing. To learn more about the on-campus housing options available to graduate and professional students, please visit the BU Housing website.
Off Campus Services
BU’s Off Campus Services aggregates information from outside agencies to help the BU students, faculty, and staff find housing and roommates. The site also features message boards where members of the community can discuss ride shares, living on the different university campuses, and post about home goods for sale or trade.
BU Medical Campus Housing Resources
Students looking for housing near the medical campus can avail themselves of resources specific to that area of the city, specifically through the BUMC Housing Resources Office and the Graduate Medical Sciences housing resources website. The Medical Student Residence on the BUMC is available for most first-year medical (MD) students. Most other BUMC students live off-campus, with the exception of a small number who live in graduate housing on the Charles River and Fenway campuses.
Graduate Resident Assistants
Graduate students who hold Graduate Resident Assistant positions are allowed to live in BU dorms. Note that these positions are highly sought-after and very few are available. Check BU Residence Life for more information.
Further Information
It’s always a good idea to know your rights before renting. The City of Boston provides info on tenant’s rights.