FAQ
What types of apartments are available?
Please click on the following link: Apartment Styles and Rents
Where are the apartments located?
Apartments locations are all on campus, along Bay State Road, at 580 Commonwealth Avenue and in the South Campus area. All apartments are located within a 10-minute walk from most of the Charles River Campus facilities. Additional apartments are located on the medical campus, at Harrison Court. BU MAP
Is the lease term for one year or one academic year?
All Lease terms are one full calendar year (12 months).
How much is a room/studio/one bedroom/two bedroom?
Rates vary from apartment to apartment. Rooms start at $665. Studios start at $1,150. One bedroom apartments start at $1,275. Two bedroom apartments start at $1,900. Please keep in mind that these rates are starting point rents only. Rents vary according to apartment location, size, utilities, amenities and demand. The majority of rents will be more expensive than the starting rents listed here. Rents are subject to change. Rents are determined by prevailing local rental market conditions.
What is required upon move-in?
The first month’s rent, a security deposit equal to one month’s rent and a $50 refundable key deposit. Most local private landlords and Realtors will charge, in advance, the first month’s rent, the last month’s rent, a security deposit equal to a month’s rent as well as a brokers fee generally equal to a month’s rent.
What is the difference between a room and a studio?
Please click on the following link: Apartment Styles and Rents
Do you charge a broker’s fee?
No
What forms of payment do you accept for the deposit or rent?
Our office accepts payment in the form of check or money order only. We do not accept cash or credit cards.
Whom should checks be made payable to?
All checks are required to be made payable to: Trustees of Boston University
When is the rent due?
Rent is due on the first day of each month in advance.
Where do I send my rent checks?
All monthly rental checks are required to be forwarded to Century Bank and Trust, Co. at 400 Mystic Avenue, Medford, MA 02145. A payment coupon is required to be included with each rental payment.
Where do I get payment coupons?
Payment coupons will be provided to you when you sign the apartment lease. If you need more payment coupons, please contact the Accounting Department at (617) 353-9833.
What utilities are included?
Utilities vary in our buildingings. Please inquiry when viewing apartments.
Is cable television available?
Most apartments do have cable television jacks but not all – please inquire when viewing apartments. Cable television is not included in the rent and is provided through a private provider.
Do the apartment buildings have laundry facilities?
Not all of the apartment buildings have laundry facilities. Please inquire when viewing apartments.
Can I install an air conditioner?
You need to obtain authorization from the Maintenance Department to install an air conditioner.
Who do I call if something is broken?
For all maintenance problems, please contact the Maintenance Department directly at (617) 353-4102.
If I get locked out or need extra keys, whom should I contact?
During office hours, you will need to come to the maintenance office to request keys. If it’s after hours or on the week-ends, you will need to contact your student superintendent
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed in our apartments.
How much is parking?
Please contact the Maintenance Department at (617) 353-4102. Parking is limited and we can make no guarantees regarding availability.
Can I sublet my apartment?
Subletting is strictly prohibited.
Do you match roommates?
We do not provide roommate matching services nor do we resolve roommate disputes.
Can I extend my lease?
You must come into the office and fill out an extension form if you wish to extend your lease. We do not extend leases past August 15th. Please note that you will be charged accordingly for the additional days during which you occupy the apartment. When you complete a lease extension form you will be require to also fill out a vacate notice.
Who owns and maintains the apartments?
Trustees of Boston University.