Off-Campus Rental Cost Comparison Chart 08-09

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City Studio One Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Bedroom Four Bedroom
Brighton $950-1100 $1100-1500 $1400-1800 $2000-2600 $2400-3400
Brookline $1000-1300 $1100-1500 $1500-2000 $1900-2750 $2900-3800
Newton $1000-1300 $1100-1550 $1500-2000 $1800-2750 $2400-3400
Watertown $800-1000 $1100-1200 $1200-1400 $1700-2000 $2200-2600

*These prices are based on averages

**Most units are listed as unheated, furnishings are generally not included. 

In some cases, a price change can be made based on the number of occupants.  Please check what utilities are included. In most cases if you rent an apartment in a building the heat and hot water are included. If you rent an apartment in a house or rent a full house all utilties are extra. 


Living Situation

Approximate Rent

Room in a Home: $550-900


Living Alone:
Studio $950-1300 per month
One Bedroom $1100-1550 per month
Two Bedroom $1400-2000 per month
Three Bedroom $2000-2750 per month
Four Bedroom $2400-3800 per month
Living with others:  
Private Bedroom $700-950 per month
Shared Bedroom $500-700 per month
Room in a Home: $500-900 per month


On Campus Housing Comparison

Room: $1130/month (average on-campus apartments per person "without mealplan", for 9 months)
Room: $1820/month (average on-campus apartments per person "with mealplan", for 9 months)