Start with the decision behind your search
Off-campus housing offers choices beyond campus, but brings separate lease, roommate, commute, and payment responsibilities. Use your actual campus schedule and household needs to define the search.
Compare options using the same criteria
Check university resources and eligibility; verify the unit and representative; compare transit and lease dates; understand utilities, occupancy, and each signer’s responsibilities.
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.
