The School of Public Health is in the Talbot Building
The Boston University School of Medicine was founded in 1848
Statue of Harry Agganis outside of Agganis Arena

Area Guide

Boston University Boston, MA

A top-notch institution surrounded by the rich history and culture of Boston

River Urban Private

Although perhaps not the flashiest higher-learning institution in the city, Boston University is among the most respected research universities in the nation. The campus enjoys a superb location on the banks of the Charles River, practically right next door to Fenway Park and the stellar dining and nightlife of the Back Bay area. Hockey matches at Agganis Arena are wildly popular, with the Terriers consistently appearing in the NCAA semifinals. The surrounding area is a goldmine of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues, and scenic parks. MBTA service makes it easy to get around town, putting one of America’s most exciting and unique cities at your fingertips. The most affordable apartments and condos convenient to campus are on the west side, in the Packard’s Corner area; pricier options closer to Fenway will give you terrific access to both the university and the excellent attractions around the ballpark.

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The School of Public Health is in the Talbot Building

The Boston University School of Medicine was founded in 1848

Statue of Harry Agganis outside of Agganis Arena

The John Hancock Student Village covers 10 acres

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,953 for a studio, $3,591 for one bedroom, $4,490 for two bedrooms, and $5,916 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,953/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 695 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,591/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 972 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,490/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,211 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,916/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Schools

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

295 Students

Dante Alighieri

Public

Grades PK-5

100 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

779 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 6-12

2,382 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 6-12

1,518 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

779 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 6-12

2,382 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 6-12

1,518 Students

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

1,669 Students

Excel Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

1,376 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Coit Observatory
  • Charles River Reservation
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.