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Off-Campus Housing Near Bentley University
$2,941+/unit
Fees may applyAvalon Bear Hill
$2,762+/unit
Fees may applyLongview Place Apartments
$2,489+/unit
Fees may applyReNew Waltham
$2,285+/unit
Fees may applyWaltham Overlook
About Off-Campus Housing Near Bentley University
Bentley University is a business-focused school of about 5,200 students perched on a hill in Waltham, Massachusetts, just west of Boston along the Charles River. Waltham is an old mill city turned walkable college town, and its heartbeat is Moody Street, a long strip of shops, the public library, and year-round events students treat as a second campus. The Charles winds through town with riverside trails and parks, and Prospect Hill Park climbs to skyline views of Boston. On campus, Bentley leans into its Falcons spirit, with a packed arena and the dome-topped library as a landmark. The MBTA Commuter Rail and buses connect Waltham to downtown Boston, while most students walk the hill or grab a shuttle to Moody Street.
Bentley University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Bentley is unusual in that it does not have a residency requirement, so undergraduates can choose on-campus housing, off-campus housing, or commuting from any class year. That said, the vast majority of first-years live on campus, housed in traditional residence halls like Miller and Slade. First-years are assigned a meal plan for the year.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who do go off campus tend to do so junior or senior year once they have built a roommate group, though no rule requires waiting. The local rental process is standard Massachusetts, with most groups signing together. Confirm the unit's legal occupancy, since older Waltham multifamily homes have limits.
Lease Timing
Expect a twelve-month lease, and landlords commonly ask for first month, last month, a security deposit, and sometimes a broker fee, which adds up fast. Check the lease for who handles heat and snow removal before you commit. Have your documents ready before the good places vanish in the September 1 turnover.