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Estimated Annual Savings · 2026–27 Rates
$11,140
standard double + dining vs. avg. off-campus near BU
BU Standard Double + Dining$20,740 / yr
Off-Campus avg. (2 roommates)$9,600 / yr
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Official 2026–27 BU rates used
Source: BU Housing Office · bu.edu/housing
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47 properties within 1.5 miles of BU
Allston · Fenway · Back Bay · Brighton
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01 — Savings Analysis
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02 — Curated Listings
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Every listing is proximity-scored to BU. Walk times, T access, and lease terms are clearly displayed. Only what matters to students.

03 — Roommate Matching
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Built with official 2026–27 BU Housing rates. Select your exact dorm type below for a precise comparison against off-campus options near campus.

Official Source
2026–27 BU Housing & Dining Rates
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Room Type Room Only + Dining Total / yr
Double / Triple / Quad (standard)$13,170$7,570$20,740
Multiple-occupancy suite room$14,020$7,570$21,590
Suite · 1019 Comm Ave / 610 Beacon / Kilachand$15,070$7,570$22,640
Double suite · 33 Harry Agganis Way$16,630$7,570$24,200
Single (no private bath)$17,290$7,570$24,860
Single suite · 33 Harry Agganis Way$19,070$7,570$26,640
Single with private bath$18,570$7,570$26,140
Apartment · 2+ students (no dining req.)$17,560—$17,560
Single room in apartment (no dining req.)$21,140—$21,140
Single · 4-person apt · Student Village (no dining req.)$22,730—$22,730
Single · 2-person apt · Student Village (no dining req.)$23,440—$23,440
Apartment · 1 student (no dining req.)$23,450—$23,450
* Dining plan rate shown is the Open Access (Standard Board Plan) at $7,570/yr. Apartment-style residences do not require a dining plan.

Your Housing Parameters

Annual Savings
$11,140
per year choosing off-campus over BU dorms
On-Campus / yr
$20,740
Off-Campus / yr
$9,600
Monthly Off-Campus Breakdown
Your share of rent$450 / mo
Groceries & food$300 / mo
Utilities$100 / mo
Total per month$850 / mo
Over 4 years of college
$44,560
in total estimated savings
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