Freshmen are not advised to pursue this type of arrangement. This privately owned guest house located in the Back Bay features furnished single and shared rooms with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Rooms include color TV, maid service, bed linens and towels. Roommate Matching Services Students should be cautious when signing a lease with a person found through a matching service. It is difficult and costly to break the lease if the living arrangement is not satisfactory.
Many landlords require initial payments of first and last month's rent and a security deposit.
If a realtor helps you find an apartment, expect to be charged a fee equal to one month's rent. We give contact information for many area realtors in our Boston Neighboorhoods directory, and note those who offer discounted fees to Suffolk students. All rights reserved. See the University's non-discrimination policy .