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Best Boston Neighborhoods for Students

Close to campus, transit-rich, and rental-heavy — the neighborhoods where Boston students cluster.

Fenway

Vibrant neighborhood home to Fenway Park, museums, and young professionals

1BR $2,8002BR $3,500Walk 96

Green Line (B, C, D, E) · Orange Line

Allston

Student-heavy neighborhood with affordable rent, vibrant nightlife, and diverse dining

1BR $2,4002BR $2,900Walk 90

Green Line (B)

Brighton

Family-friendly with a mix of students and long-term residents, affordable by Boston standards

1BR $2,2002BR $2,700Walk 82

Green Line (B) · Bus routes

Cambridge

Home to Harvard and MIT, known for academic culture, tech startups, and intellectual vibrancy

1BR $3,0002BR $3,800Walk 95

Red Line · Bus routes

Boston neighborhoods for students: FAQ

What are the best Boston neighborhoods for students?

For students, top Boston neighborhoods include Fenway, Allston, Brighton, Cambridge. They balance the right mix of price, transit, and community for students — you can filter apartments in any of them (including no-fee) on RentLuna.

Which of these is most affordable?

Brighton has the lowest average 1-bedroom rent of the group at about $2,200/month (studios $1,700). Use RentLuna's no-fee filter to avoid a broker fee on top.

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