Start with the decision behind your search
MIT’s Cambridge location does not mean every student’s home must be there. Compare your building, lab schedule, transport, and preferred routine across actual candidate addresses.
Compare options using the same criteria
Check route and timing; compare total cost, room layout, lease cycle, and services; confirm current MIT support and private rental terms.
Confirm before you commit
Ask for costs, dates, and responsibilities in writing. Availability, accepted documents, and screening vary by property and landlord. Verify the listing, authorized representative, and payment recipient before sharing documents or money. Review the Massachusetts Attorney General’s guide for tenants and seek qualified advice for individual legal questions. Share your timing and housing needs with Rita through the rental inquiry form.
