Northeastern University

Boston, MA

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Northeastern University - Boston, MA

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Located in the heart of Boston, Northeastern University is built on a tradition of engaging with the world, creating a distinctive approach to education and research. Northeastern’s co-op program is indicative of this experiential method, which allows students to alternate full-time course loads with full-time work. Founded in 1898, NEU features a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs in addition to Huskies sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Conference.

NEU faculty and students have plenty of apartments to choose from in a number of Boston neighborhoods. Northeastern is convenient to several neighborhoods including Back Bay, Fenway, Mission Hill, South End, and Jamaica Plain. Apartments accessible to the T are especially desirable, as Northeastern has its own stop.

With almost 400 student organizations on campus and proximity to seemingly endless world-class amenities, there is plenty to do around Northeastern.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,814 for a studio, $3,399 for one bedroom, $4,371 for two bedrooms, and $5,789 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 537 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,814/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 701 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,399/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 980 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,371/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,238 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,789/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

8
out of 10

Perry Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

182 Students

8
out of 10

Manning Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

160 Students

8
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
out of 10

Otis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

414 Students

7
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

8
out of 10

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

1,723 Students

7
out of 10

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

523 Students

7
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

7
out of 10

East Boston High

Public

Grades 7-12

1,276 Students

3
out of 10

Dearborn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

541 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Charles River Reservation
  • Boston Public Garden
  • Coit Observatory
  • Boston African American National Historic Site

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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