A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from Near North to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in Near North. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Near North scores 69/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

Near North is a short transit or bike ride to Franklin W Olin of Engineering. Transit convenience near Needham, MA scores about 89/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 76% of residents near Near North rent rather than own. Roughly 79% undergrad vs 21% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Franklin W Olin College of Engineering, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in Near North is limited right now. Browse the Franklin W Olin College of Engineering housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.