Massachusetts Institute Of Technology (MIT) Off-Campus Housings

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Massachusetts. 12%:90% national and international students are accepted every year by the campus.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.

2. What is the best month to secure a Massachusetts Institute of Technology dorm? May.

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology dorm allotment priority is based on? Randomised housing lottery.

4. Can a student make an advanced MIT housing booking without a university offer letter? No.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology housing has an average rent of US$5,500 /semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, and gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than Massachusetts Institute of Technology housing on-campus rent for services such as:

• Meals plans (if not available, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest prices groceries.)

• Refundable damage deposit.

• Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

• Laundry services.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Off-Campus Student Housing Options

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities:

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg prices US$450/month

   • Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

   • Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

   • Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

   • Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12 months-based bookings.

   • Popular Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) off-campus housing include Boston - 144 Addison St, Boston - 50 W Broadway, Boston - 9 Bronsdon St, and Central Square (Cambridge).

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg prices US$550/month

   • Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

   • Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

   • Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

   • Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

   • Recommended private student housing near Massachusetts Institute of Technology include Crisp Kendall Square Studio w/ Gym, W/D by MIT, MGH & River, Sleek Porter Square 1BR w/ Gym & W/D, nr T Stops, Airy Central Square Studio w/Doorman, near Charles River, and Ideal Assembly Row 1BR w/ Gym, W/D, near Assembly T stop.

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

1.  Kendall Square has an average rent of $700-$1,200/week, i.e., $3,000-$5,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

   • Metro - 5 minutes

   • Bus -  5-10 minutes

   • Taxi -  5-10 minutes

   • Walking -  5-15 minutes

Recommended MIT accommodation include Allston, Somerville, North End, and South Boston.

2. Inman Square has an average rent of $500-$800/week, i.e., $2,200-$3,500/month; distances from campus are as follows:

   • Metro -  10-15 minutes

   • Bus -  15-25 minutes

   • Taxi -  10-15 minutes

   • Walking -  20-30 minutes

Recommended MIT accommodation include Brighton - 43 Wiltshire Road, Polish Triangle, JFK/UMass - 35 Newport, and JFK/UMass - 15 Romsey.

Benefits of Booking Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-campus Dorms 

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room booking.

5. Stay with your friend, partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as  gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.