Housing
Where Our Students Live
On our 40-acre campus, students enjoy the benefits of easily accessible parks and trails, tranquil study spots, and a strong sense of community while living close to the city and its many opportunities for professional engagement and recreational exploration.
Neighborhoods
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Newton
Closest to the BC Law campus, Newton puts students near a range of restaurants, shopping, and affordable parking. It’s also quiet—making it most amenable to studying.
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Chestnut Hill
This area boasts easy access to the Law School and the Chestnut Hill Campus. Parking is less expensive, and it’s only a 10-minute ride to class on the BC Law Shuttle.
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Allston-Brighton
Allston is part hipster haven, part student epicenter. You’ll find amazing bagels, all-night delis, and an assortment of ethnic foods. Take the B line to get to the Chestnut Hill Campus or downtown. Rent is more affordable.
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Cleveland Circle
Our students favor this part of Brighton because it’s close to trendy restaurants, bars, and the B, C, and D lines of the “T,” Boston’s subway system. It also sports a free public pool, an ice skating rink, and a runner’s dream route—a 1.5-mile loop around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.
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Brookline
Brookline is a hub for young professionals, with a variety of trendy restaurants, bars, and boutiques. These perks and its proximity to the C line raise the rent in this neighborhood.
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Coolidge Corner
A midpoint bewteen Boston College and downtown Boston, this neighborhood boasts coffee shops, boutiques, and an independent bookstore and theater steps away from the C line.
The Walkable City
Beyond being a leader in technology and higher education, Boston ranks #3 as most walkable city in the nation by Walk Score and Redfin.