Start with the decision behind your search
Anchor the search to the Harvard Business School campus and any other destinations in your program. Verify the route from a specific address at the times you expect to travel, including early classes, evening events, and weekend activities.
Compare the details that change your daily routine
Compare transit and walking options, bike or car needs, building services, study space, and whether you will share the apartment. Check lease dates against the program calendar and ask whether utilities, internet, laundry, and furnishings are included.
Prepare a clear rental plan
Review HBS’s current student and campus information, then ask each rental property for its own application checklist. Keep the approved lease, costs, contact details, and payment receipts together.
Check the university’s current housing information
Harvard publishes school-specific student information. Review Harvard housing resources for current programs, eligibility, and campus contacts. University guidance can help you plan, but it does not establish that an off-campus unit is available or that a landlord will approve an application.
Keep a written record of the property address, lease dates, monthly costs, move-in amounts, included services, and the person authorized to receive payments. Availability and screening decisions are specific to each property. Verify the listing and payment instructions independently before sharing documents or money.
For a Massachusetts rental, review the current Attorney General’s guide to landlord and tenant rights and ask a qualified professional about questions that depend on your circumstances. You can share your timing, destination, budget, and housing priorities with Rita through the Boston rental inquiry form.
