What does rent look like in Boston?

Listings in Boston currently range from $731–$4200/mo. Shared rooms from $900–$1,200/mo depending on neighborhood. Allston, Brighton, and Mission Hill are the main student areas.

How do I find a roommate in Boston?

15 people are currently looking for roommates in Boston. Major student city with 50+ colleges — large international roommate pool. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.

What's available in Boston right now?

18 listings: 16 private rooms, 2 shared rooms. New places are added daily.

What's the international community like in Boston?

Major student city with 50+ colleges — large international roommate pool. HomiesAbroad lists rooms and roommate requests from people in the same situation — browse or post what you need.

When should I start looking for housing in Boston?

Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January. Most leases start September 1 — start looking by April or May.

Can I find housing in Boston before I arrive?

Yes — most international students in Boston secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Boston are posted. Everything is free.

Roommates & housing in Boston for students & professionals abroad

Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in Boston. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in Boston fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.

Rent range$731–$4200/moRoom typesPrivate (16)Shared (2)

Boston

$4,200/mo

Single room

Single room in Boston, MA

Boston, MA

Available from Sep 2026Posted 18d ago

Cameron LaurenceBroker

New hereActive 14d ago

$1,097/mo

Single room

Private room in Belmont

Belmont, Charlottesville

Posted 2mo ago

Wei Chen

Replies to 78% · within 2h

$1,326/mo

Single room

Eggetarian kitchen, 2BR near NEU

Fenway

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Ravi Desai

Replies to 87% · within 37m

$838/mo

Single room

Cozy private room in North Amherst

North Amherst

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Aarohi Reddy

Replies to 68% · within 2h

Spare room in University City near UPenn

$1,121/mo

Single room

Spare room in University City near UPenn

University City

Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago

Kevin Lee

Replies to 88% · within 3h

$1,093/mo

Shared room

Spare room in Blacksburg house

Price's Fork

Posted 2mo ago

Ryan Taylor

Replies to 76% · within 2h

$1,170/mo

Shared room

Room in Downtown Northampton

Downtown Northampton, Massachusetts

Posted 2mo ago

Daniel Wilson

New here

$863/mo

Single room

Private room in West Village 2BR apt

West Village

Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago

James Smith

Replies to 74% · within 52m

$731/mo

Single room

Private room in Amherst

North Amherst, Massachusetts

Posted 2mo ago

Srinivas Reddy

New here

$928/mo

Single room

Quiet room in 3BR Belmont house

Belmont

Available from Aug 2026Posted 2mo ago

Kevin Brown

New here

$1,251/mo

Single room

Subletting my room for fall semester

Westcott

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Michael Johnson

New here

$1,061/mo

Single room

Bedroom in College Park

Berwyn Heights

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Jennifer Garcia

Replies to 68% · within 50m

Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in Boston?: Listings in Boston currently range from $731–$4200/mo. Shared rooms from $900–$1,200/mo depending on neighborhood. Allston, Brighton, and Mission Hill are the main student areas.
What's public transit like in Boston?: MBTA subway (the T) — Green and Orange lines serve most student neighborhoods.
How do I find a roommate in Boston?: 15 people are currently looking for roommates in Boston. Major student city with 50+ colleges — large international roommate pool. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in Boston right now?: 18 listings: 16 private rooms, 2 shared rooms. New places are added daily.
What's the international community like in Boston?: Major student city with 50+ colleges — large international roommate pool. HomiesAbroad lists rooms and roommate requests from people in the same situation — browse or post what you need.
When should I start looking for housing in Boston?: Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January. Most leases start September 1 — start looking by April or May.
Can I find housing in Boston before I arrive?: Yes — most international students in Boston secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Boston are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in Boston

Allston, Brighton, and Mission Hill are the main student areas. MBTA subway (the T) — Green and Orange lines serve most student neighborhoods. Most leases start September 1 — start looking by April or May. US leases typically run 12 months with a security deposit. Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease.

Finding a roommate in Boston is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to Boston. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.