LightView, Boston

LightView is a premier student housing in Boston, located at 744 Columbus Avenue in the heart of the city. The convenient location offers easy access to Northeastern University (a 4-minute walk), Boston University (10 minutes by bicycle), and Berklee College of Music (an 8-minute drive). LightView apartments feature fully furnished 1-to 4-bedroom units for students, offering an elevated experience for residents. Light rail Boston's great location keeps students near their campus, essential stores, restaurants, fun spots, and some attractions. If you have further to go, Tremont St @ Burke St is the nearest bus stop, within a 2-minute walk from the LightView.

Features

LightView Boston puts student wellness first, offering lifestyle-enhancing comforts to support a balanced, fulfilling life. Each unit features hardwood-style flooring and a modern kitchen fully loaded with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Each LightView apartment has central heating and air conditioning, so you're always in control of the temperature. Love having friends over? The living room has a leather-style sectional sofa. It's basically made for movie nights. The private (1 bed & 2 bed) or shared (3 bed & 4 bed) bathroom comes with convenient curved shower rods and sleek hardwood-style floors for easy cleaning. We've got on-site laundry to make life easier, and whether you're flying solo or want roommates, LightView Boston offers floor plans from 1 to 4 bedrooms. With the internet included in every apartment, you can access online resources and your favorite shows on Netflix. Living in LightView Northeastern, everything is covered in your rent; you don't need to worry about electricity, water, internet, or even your trash.

Lightview is where academic ambition meets everyday ease, with building amenities designed to help you succeed and find work-life balance. Find your focus in our 24-hour Academic Success Centre, equipped with iMacs and free printing. When it's time to recharge, the property has a 24-hour recreation centre. Through educational, social, and recreational activities, you can connect with your neighbourhood, find shared interests, and unwind right at home. Lightview is a safe student housing; residents can live with peace of mind. The building is equipped with 24-hour on-call staff, a courtesy desk, and professional on-site management. Enjoy the convenience of roommate matching, flexible leases, an on-site package centre, and the security of a limited-access community with individual liability leases.

At Light View Boston, we've built more than a residence—we've built a foundation for your future.

Location and What's Hot?

Located in the heart of Boston, student life in LightView is full of fun and convenience. Emerson College is 11 minutes away by bus; the New England Conservatory of Music is 8 minutes' walk away; the Wentworth Institute of Technology is 15 minutes' walk away; and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design is 5 minutes' drive away. Students studying in these universities also choose to rent LightView's rooms. There are many high-level restaurants and coffee shops near the LightView apartments in Boston. For example, Bangkok Pinto is a popular Thai restaurant within a 5-minute walk from the building; Five Guys is a fast-food restaurant 10 minutes' walk away, and their all-beef hot dog is delicious, with melted cheese and grilled onions as a great combo! Dudley Cafe is a good place to enjoy a tasty brunch, it's also right next to a major bus terminal, so you can come in while you wait and sip or much. Cooking for yourself? Whole Foods Market and Tropical Foods (El Platanero) are two supermarkets near LightView apartments in Boston, where you can find a wide selection of goods and food. From happy hour to late night, Slades Bar & Grill is where Boston's student crowd connects, just a 3-minute walk from the LightView. Snell Library and Curry Student Center are also steps away from the building. Boston can be regarded as a paradise for history enthusiasts. It is filled with museums and historical sites.

Museums near LightView Boston:

• Museum of Fine Arts: 14-minute walk
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: 20-minute walk
• Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: 10-minute drive

Parks & Outdoor Spaces

• Roxbury Heritage State Park: 19-minute walk
• Boston Public Garden: 14 minutes by bus
• Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway: 9 minutes by car

Historic Sites & Landmarks

• The Freedom Trail: 10 minutes by car, a tour covering 16 historic sites
• Fenway Park: 24 minutes walk away, a stadium, one of the Meccas of MLB that every baseball fan needs to visit in person.

Commute

LightView's address puts all daily essentials within a short walk. This apartment is located at 744 Columbus Avenue and has received extremely high scores in walking, cycling, and public transportation (96, 91, 96 points respectively), earning it the reputation of "a paradise for walkers, cyclists, and public transportation enthusiasts. From LightView, you can easily access Orange Line, Green Line stations, and bus stations:

• Museum of Fine Arts Station: 14 minutes walk
• Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line): 8-minute walk
• Symphony Station: 10-minute walk
• Northeastern University Station: 6-minute walk
• Prudential Station: 17-minute walk
• Ruggles Station: 4-minute walk
• Tremont St @ Burke St: 2-minute walk
• Tremont St @ Hammond St: 3-minute walk
• Tremont St @ Douglas Pk: 5-minute walk

Contact us to schedule a virtual or in-person tour today and find out what makes LightView Boston a home made better.