Boston College is only six miles from downtown Boston and offers fast access to the city by car or public transit.  The home of many colleges and universities, Boston is both the first city of New England and a premier "college town," with students having a noticeable influence on its atmosphere and activities.  The city's large student population also adds to Boston's diversity.  As a result, programs and events appealing to a wide range of interests and cultures are available on are campuses and through community organizations.

Boston College now offers limited numbers of grad student housing units (for more information, please visit the grad housing website).  Rental housing is also plentiful in Boston and Newton, as well as in other surrounding cities and towns.  There are many different types of housing available, ranging from one-room rentals in large Victorian homes, to triple-decker brownstones and apartment high-rises.  Allston-Brighton and Jamaica Plain are among the nearby Boston neighborhoods that attract students from many colleges and universities because of their diverse communities and relative affordability.

Once a student is admitted to BC, the Off-Campus Housing Office is available to assist in the housing search.  This office provides rental listings and sponsors an off-campus housing fair each June.