BU stretches along Commonwealth Ave, so students cluster in Allston, Fenway/Kenmore, and Brighton — dense, walkable, transit-rich, and heavily rental. Availability moves fast, especially for the September 1 turnover.
Search Apartments Near BUThe most popular off-campus neighborhoods — reachable via Green Line (B branch) along Commonwealth Ave.
$2,108
Avg studio (Boston)
$2,667
Avg 1BR (Boston)
$3,408
Avg 2BR (Boston)
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Most Boston University students rent in Allston, Fenway/Kenmore, Brighton, and along Commonwealth Ave, all connected to campus by the Green Line B branch. RentLuna lets you filter these areas by price, bedrooms, and no-fee, with the full move-in cost shown upfront.
Rents near BU vary by unit and proximity to the Green Line, and the Allston/Fenway market turns over heavily around September 1. Search RentLuna for real-time, verified listings near BU with transparent pricing.
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