Boston University Must-Stay List
Updated on April 28, 2025
Top 01
1047 Commonwealth
4.3 (20 reviews)
Reason: The only student apartment at Boston University, all single-family apartments, ready for move-in, independent laundry and drying, surrounded by supermarkets and gourmet restaurants, super convenient
From US$2,775/month
US$2,895
1.18 mi from school, 27 min walk
Top 02
Exclusive Offers
The Bon
4.6 (32 reviews)
Reason: The prime area for studying abroad, with direct walking distance to many schools, ready for move-in, water, electricity and network all included, and complete high-end supporting facilities.
From US$3,226/month
0.39 mi from school, 15 min walk
Top 03
55 Brighton
Reason: 23-year-old Allston brand new apartment, close to the Chinese Super League and food court, 8 minutes to BU Metropolis, full facilities, enjoy diverse facilities, pet-friendly
From US$3,300/month
1.44 mi from school, 33 min walk
Top 04
Bower Boston
4.8 (31 reviews)
Reason: A luxury apartment in front of Boston University, with beautiful views and complete facilities, including indoor laundry and drying, and a rooftop swimming pool. It is close to the subway and within walking distance of many schools and supermarkets.
From US$2,963/month
0.16 mi from school, 7 min walk
Top 05
The Indie
5.0 (1 review)
Reason: Indoor laundry, pet-friendly, lounge and other facilities. Close to BU and Harvard, surrounded by supermarkets and restaurants, convenient for travel.
From US$2,623/month
1.83 mi from school, 44 min walk
Top 06
The Viridian
4.5 (2 reviews)
Reason: Luxury apartment with gym, package storage, 24-hour front desk service
From US$2,975/month
0.38 mi from school, 13 min walk
Top 07
Dexter Park
4.3 (30 reviews)
Reason: "Dormitory-level" apartment next to BU, with considerate doorman collection service, multiple facilities, and supermarkets and campus within walking distance, making life super convenient
From US$2,500/month
0.90 mi from school, 26 min walk
Top 08
525 Linc
4.0 (1 review)
Reason: It is one of the few apartments near Boston University that you can move into right away. It is very convenient and can be rented out in a single room, saving you the time of looking for roommates.
From US$2,005/month
1.58 mi from school, 47 min walk
Top 09
Malvern Place Apartments
4.7 (3 reviews)
Reason: A luxury apartment within walking distance of BU, with floor-to-ceiling windows, complete facilities, a good living room and bedroom partition, close to supermarkets and restaurants, adjacent to the green line, convenient for travel
From US$3,600/month
1.32 mi from school, 32 min walk
Top 10
83 Gardner
5.0 (2 reviews)
Reason: Walk to Boston University undergraduate-friendly senior apartments, fully equipped with indoor washing and drying, excellent access control facilities, close to the Green Line, supermarkets, and super convenient for daily life and travel
From US$5,300/month
1.39 mi from school, 33 min walk