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Estimated Annual Savings · 2025–26 Rates
$10,660
standard double + dining vs. avg. off-campus near NEU
NEU Standard Double + NU-Unlimited$20,260 / yr
Off-Campus avg. (2 roommates)$9,600 / yr
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Official 2025–26 NEU rates used
Source: NEU Housing · housing.northeastern.edu
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47 properties within 1.5 miles of NEU
Mission Hill · Fenway · Jamaica Plain · South End
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01 — Savings Analysis
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02 — Curated Listings
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Every listing is proximity-scored to NEU. 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 2025–26 NEU Housing rates. Select your exact dorm type below for a precise comparison against off-campus options near campus.

Official Source
2025–26 NEU Housing & Dining Rates
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Room Type Room Only + Dining Total / yr
Economy Double / Triple (Stetson, Willis, Speare)$10,270$8,900$19,170
Standard Double (International Village / East Village)$11,360$8,900$20,260
Standard Triple (International Village)$10,900$8,900$19,800
Suite room — multi-occupancy (West Village)$12,580$8,900$21,480
Standard Single$14,200$8,900$23,100
Suite room — single (West Village)$15,000$8,900$23,900
Apartment shared room (no dining req.)$12,000—$12,000
Apartment single bedroom (no dining req.)$15,000—$15,000
* Dining plan rate shown is NU-Unlimited at $8,900/yr (required for most first-year residents). Apartment-style residences do not require a dining plan. Rates are 2025–26; 2026–27 rates pending.

Your Housing Parameters

Annual Savings
$10,660
per year choosing off-campus over NEU dorms
On-Campus / yr
$20,260
Off-Campus / yr
$9,600
Monthly Off-Campus Breakdown
Your share of rent$450 / mo
Groceries & food (per person)$300 / mo
Utilities (per person)$100 / mo
Total per month$850 / mo
Over 4 years of college
$44,560
in total estimated savings
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