This is a pricey corner of the Boston metro, so a shared room or a per-person slice of a multi-bedroom usually runs about $900-$1,400/month near transit in Quincy, Mattapan, or Dorchester. Older triple-deckers land at the bottom and newer buildings near Red Line stops sit higher. Milton itself has very few rentals, so most students trade a longer commute for a workable number.

Practically, yes. Curry guarantees housing and the overwhelming majority of first-years live in the residence halls and campus houses. The school is heavily residential, so first-year students should plan on living on campus rather than hunting for an apartment.

Because Milton is a small residential town with little student housing, students who move off campus usually land in Mattapan, Quincy, or Dorchester, all reachable by MBTA toward the city. A few commute from home in surrounding towns. Spots right next to campus are rare, so most people pick a neighborhood with good transit instead.

Not really. The campus shuttle plus the MBTA trolley and bus lines connect you to Quincy, Mattapan, and downtown Boston, so plenty of students get by without one. A car helps for the Blue Hills, errands, and late nights, but parking in the city is a hassle and many students skip it.

Start in late winter or early spring for a fall move-in. Greater Boston leases mostly flip on September 1, and the best transit-friendly units go months ahead. Wait until summer and you'll face slim options and steeper broker fees.

Most are standard 12-month leases tied to a September 1 start, which can overlap a few days with the late-August school calendar. Expect first month, last month, and a security deposit up front, often plus a broker fee. Check the unit's occupancy limit, since some landlords cap how many unrelated tenants can share a place.

Milton consistently ranks among the safest college towns nationally, and Quincy is generally calm and well-served by transit. Mattapan and Dorchester vary block by block, so tour at night, check how close the nearest MBTA stop is, and trust your read of a specific street rather than a whole neighborhood's reputation.

Plan on roughly $60-$130/month per person for electricity, gas heat, and internet, split across roommates. Older triple-deckers with gas heat can spike in a New England winter, while some newer buildings fold heat or water into the lease. Always ask which utilities are included before you sign.

Yes. Most off-campus students share a multi-bedroom unit to split costs, and roommate matching happens through campus groups and student social channels. Subleases open up in spring and summer when students leave for internships or go home, which is a good way to grab a short-term spot without a full year commitment.

Yes, campus is about seven miles from downtown Boston, and the MBTA gets you into the city for internships, museums, the harbor, and games. That access is a big part of why students pick Curry, since the Milton campus is quiet but the city is an easy ride away.