Emerson College

Boston, MA

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Emerson College - Boston, MA

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Established in 1880, Emerson College began as a school of oratory and has since evolved into the nation’s premier higher educational institution devoted to communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Since its establishment, Emerson has aimed to contribute to the advancement of society by exploring and pushing the boundaries of communication, art, and culture. Emerson boasts a list of notable alumni and inspires students to create and communicate with clarity, integrity, and conviction.

Located in the heart of Downtown Boston, across the street from Boston Common, Emerson is surrounded by a variety of apartments and condos available for rent. The Downtown, Back Bay, and Beacon Hill neighborhoods are all within close proximity to Emerson’s campus. The Boylston Station on the Green Line is just steps from Emerson’s front door.

More than 80 student organizations and performance groups, student publications, honor societies, and 14 NCAA Division III sports teams contribute to Emerson’s vibrant campus life. Situated in the Theater District near Chinatown, a host of Boston’s amenities are within walking distance of Emerson. Traveling from campus is easy with access to the MBTA, Boston Logan International Airport, and major highways.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,835 for a studio, $3,412 for one bedroom, $4,396 for two bedrooms, and $5,880 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 536 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,835/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 702 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,412/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 978 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,396/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,239 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,880/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

91

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

86

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

78

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

809 Students

7
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

289 Students

7
out of 10

Perry Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

182 Students

7
out of 10

Otis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

414 Students

6
out of 10

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,423 Students

8
out of 10

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,567 Students

8
out of 10

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

809 Students

7
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

6
out of 10

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 7-12

2,423 Students

8
out of 10

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 7-12

1,567 Students

8
out of 10

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

6
out of 10

East Boston High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,276 Students

3
out of 10

Quincy Upper School

Public

Grades 6-12

530 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boston Public Garden
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
  • Boston Children's Museum

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.