Off-Campus Rental Cost Comparison Chart
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Comparisons for the 2010-11 Academic Year
| City | Studio | 1 Bdrm | 2 Bdrm | 3 Bdrm | 4 Bdrm |
| Brighton | $950-1200 | $1100-1700 | $1200-1900 | $1850-2500 | $2400-3200 |
| Brookline | $1100-1350 | $1200-2000 | $1600-2150 | $1900-3000 | $2500-3950 |
| Newton | $1000-1400 | $1100-1600 | $1200-2000 | $1900-2800 | $2400-3400 |
| Watertown | $850-1000 | $1100-1400 | $1200-1600 | $1650-1950 | $2100-2600 |
*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 utilities are extra.
| Living Situation | Approximate Monthly Rent |
| Living Alone: | |
| Studio | $950-1350 |
| One-bedroom | $1100-1800 |
| Two-bedroom | $1400-2500 |
| Three-bedroom | $2000-3000 |
| Four-bedroom | $2400-3800 |
| Living with Others: | |
| Private bedroom | $700-950 |
| Shared bedroom | $500-700 |
| Room in a home: | $500-900 |
On-Campus Housing Comparison
New rates for 2011-12 are not available yet.
- Room: $1130/month (average on-campus apartments per person "without meal plan," for 9 months)
- Room: $1820/month (average on-campus apartments per person "with meal plan," for 9 months)