Best Student Accommodation in Boston near Simmons University, USA

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 $2,750/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&C applied; read carefully before booking.

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

• Popular Simmons University accommodation options include  Allston, North End,  Boston - 9 Bronsdon St, Brighton - 81 Brayton Road, Brighton - 43 Wiltshire Road, Allston, and Boston - 50 W Broadway.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg prices $2,250/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their family 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&C applied; read carefully before booking.

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

• Recommended apartments near Simmons University Crisp Kendall Square Studio w/ Gym, W/D by MIT, MGH & River, Sleek Porter Square 1BR w/ Gym & W/D, nr T Stops, Ideal Assembly Row 1BR w/ Gym, W/D, near Assembly T stop, Prime NewCo South End 1BR near Ink Block w. W/D and Gym, and Spacious Fenway 1BR w/Gym, steps from Fenway Park.

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

1. Brookline has an average rent of $625 - $750/ week, i.e.,  $2,500 - $3,000/month. Recommended Simmons University off-campus housing include JFK/UMass - 15 Romsey, Boston - 144 Addison St, JFK/UMass - 35 Newport, South Boston, Somerville, Polish Triangle, and Boston - 175 Washington St.    

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation 

• Cycling - 20-30 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Car - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

2. Fenway-Kenmore has an average $700 - $875/week, i.e., average $3,000 - $3,500/month. Recommended Simmons University student housing, such as ESL Townhouse, Boston - 9 Bronsdon St, Brighton - 81 Brayton Road, Brighton - 43 Wiltshire, Boston - 144 Addison St, and JFK/UMass - 35 Newport. 

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation 

• Cycling - 10-15 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Car- 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

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

2. More number of student room types 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.