Emerson College

Boston, MA

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Emerson College - Boston, MA Area Guide

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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,888 for a studio, $3,495 for one bedroom, $4,423 for two bedrooms, and $5,799 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 483 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,888/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 699 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,495/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 965 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,423/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,215 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,799/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

100 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

100 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

100 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

100 / 100

Local Vibe

Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

100 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

100 / 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

  • 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 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.