The Housing section of this website is intended to inform students about issues relating to on- and off-campus housing. Please use the links on the left to explore the variety of information this section has to offer.

And if you're trying to find a roommate or apartment off-campus, be sure to check out Berklee's online Housing Bulletin Board.

Housing in Boston
Boston is a very diverse city, and is home to a large number of colleges and universities. There are numerous cultural, historical, and recreational opportunities, including musical venues of every genre imaginable, many museums, theaters, and parks.

Because of the high number of people entering colleges, Boston is in the midst of a great housing shortage. Apartments are harder to find, so rents are considerably higher than normal. Whether you plan to live in Berklee's residence halls or in an off-campus apartment, you should allow yourself time to arrange housing in deciding when to apply to the college, and which semester you choose to begin your studies.

The Residence Halls
Berklee houses about 800 students in three residence hall buildings. Each building has a different character, ranging from large and bustling with activity to small and quieter. The residence halls are dedicated to providing a safe, convenient environment to serve as a base for students to conduct their studies and to experience Boston and the Berklee community.

The general housing situation in Boston has had a profound effect on the demand for space in the residence halls. Since fewer on-campus students are moving out to apartments, residence hall spaces are becoming available in smaller numbers. This means that residence hall space fills up very quickly, and not everyone who wants to secure on-campus housing is able to do so.

The housing application process is separate from application to the college, and residence hall space is not guaranteed. If you wish to live in the Berklee residence halls, you should pay close attention to the housing application process, and specifically the schedule of when housing applications will be mailed to entering students to ensure you don't miss your opportunity.

Off-Campus Student Services
The majority of Berklee students live in apartments in and around Boston. Information and advice about Off-Campus Student Services, including assistance with understanding commuter resources and providing realtor information, is available through the Berklee Student Activities Center. We have also provided some Off-Campus Student Services information on this site to help facilitate your search.

Apartment hunting in Boston can be challenging, especially when getting started, and even more so if you are far away from the city. When looking for an apartment, we recommend that you start your search online, but plan to dedicate at least a few days to actually visiting the area, making several appointments to see apartments, and doing a certain amount of walking and making phone calls. Any planning you can do beforehand will help you get the apartment you want in the neighborhood you enjoy most.

The information available on this site will give you some ideas about steps you can take to prepare for and start your apartment hunt. Information provided includes suggested questions you may want to ask yourself about what you are looking for in an apartment, e.g., do you need to be within walking distance of the college or whether you are willing to commute, and lists of commuter resources, such as temporary places to stay while you search, and area realtors.

All on-campus, dorm-related housing questions and concerns should be directed to the Berklee Housing Office.