Northeastern University
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Boston is an expensive city, and it can be difficult to find off-campus apartments that are within reasonable price ranges; however, that doesn't mean that it's impossible to find good deals. A lot of Northeastern students work for real estate companies in the Boston area, and most real estate agents understand that students are especially under a tight budget. Northeastern also has off-campus housing services where you can work with the school to find a place off campus to live. Getting a cheap deal on apartments really depends on what you're looking for. If you're OK with sharing a bedroom or living farther from campus, then you should have no trouble affording rent in the Boston area. Most of the off-campus housing in Mission Hill and around the suburbs of Boston is very nice and a lot more spacious than the apartments right around Northeastern on Hemenway, Columbus, or Huntington. The few drawbacks to living in these off-campus areas are that they aren't as safe as the areas close to campus and that you are living in close proximity to Boston residents who do not always tolerate college kids. 

Living off campus also means that you're responsible for paying utilities, Internet and cable—all expenses that you don't have to think about when living on campus. Living off campus, you have to deal directly with landlords, and the University cannot help with any living issues that you may have. Most students move off campus during there "middler" or junior years and really enjoy the sense of freedom off-campus housing can provide. In fact, the majority of students chooses not to go back to living on campus after having the off-campus living experience.

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Off-Campus Housing at Northeastern University

BellairKay

Marketing '12

3.8

B+

Avialability of Off Campus Housing

Off campus housing is extremely easy to find. I've been able to save money by living off campus for the past three years. Unfortunately, because Northeastern is in the city center, housing can be expensive, but if you look early enough and are willing to go to one of the student neighborhoods a little further from campus, you can cut your rent in half. The school is very helpful in connecting students with realtors and even has an off campus housing fair in the student center twice a year.

Mar 15, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Northeastern University

Kayaker12

Biology '15

2.7

C+

Expensive but Lots of Options.

Boston is full of apartments. There are many options within walking distance to campus. However, apartments in Boston are extremely expensive. I personally have not gone through the apartment-hunting process but have many friends who have. Many of them have reported that dealing with realtors can be frustrating. Realtors charge quite a bit and you have to be careful not to be taken advantage of. The cost of living off campus (especially with roommates) is generally less than living on campus. However, you lose the security and reliability that the school provides. Parking is a nightmare in Boston in general so I wouldn't recommend bringing a car.

Feb 13, 2012

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dansunreverie

Biology '15

3.5

B

Off-Campus Housing

There are issues with the quality of the apartments but if you find a big group to rent one out, way before the start of the semester, you should find many options both affordable and close to campus.

Dec 31, 2011

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