Allston/Brighton With Boston University to the east and Boston College to the west, students largely populate this area. Subway T's Green B and C lines and bus routes make it easy to travel to downtown and Harvard University. You can find many groceries and restaurants in Allston's intersection of Commonwealth and Harvard Avenues and also in the Cleveland Circle intersection of Beacon Street and Chestnut Ave. The popular type of rental properties in these areas are 4 - 5 story brick buildings. Monthly rent ranges from $750+ for a Studio and from $950+ for one-bedroom apartments. Back Bay Back Bay, which runs from Public Garden to Massachusetts Ave. along the Charles River, was originally reclaimed using earth and sand that cut through Beacon Hill. You can see many traditional streets of Victorian style townhouses and red brick houses, while the shopping district of Newberry Street is crowded with modern restaurants, bars, boutiques and hair salons. This area is very popular with foreign students attending language schools such as Emerson and Fisher College. Most of Boston's Back Bay was originally swamp and harbor. After being filled some of the city's most beautiful architecture sprang forth. Magnificent Victorian mansions were built and first occupied by some of Boston's most famous families. A Studio in a brick building ranges from $850+ - one bedroom from $1250+. A modern high-rise Studio ranges from $1300+ Beacon Hill In an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Europe, Beacon Hill is a quiet high-class residential street located between Charles River and Boston Common. Doorknockers of solid brass, finely detailed iron handrails, and gas lamps enhance the mood. The street of red brick 18th and 19th century architecture homes is beautiful. The little cafés and bakeries alongside of Charles Street provides a fashionable mood. This area has great access to T's Red and Green lines, and provides easy commuting to Massachusetts General Hospital, Suffolk University and MIT. Some buildings are preserved by the federal government in this area. Rents are high. A one bedroom ranges from $1350+ Fenway / Kenmore Boston University, Simon College, Berklee College of Music is located in this area filled with many student residents. Also located in this area are the Boston and Gardner Museums, Back Bay Fenway Park [ Fenway ] and a baseball field loved by local people. The famous "Babe Ruth" lived in this area. Clubs, game centers and pool bars located next to each other in Kenmore Square is a popular spot among the students. This area can be unsafe at times. Brick studio rental types range from $750+ - one bedroom range from $1,100+ This area takes pride in its 350 years or more history although it reflects a modern community. It is famous for being the birthplace of Samuel Wilson where the name "Uncle Sam" originated from and the first Public Children's Library. Convenient buses provide access to Harvard and Boston. The academic levels of kindergarten and elementary school are high. This quiet residential town with good recreation facilities is good for families. One bedroom range from $1,000+ - two bedrooms from $1,300+ This was a prosperous farming community until 19th century and is known as the first town that imported and raised Holstein cows. Japanese Princess Masako spent part of her childhood here. Family-oriented-people favor this area because the public schools rank top in the state and the neighborhood is safe. The public transportation (bus, commuter rail, trolley bus) is conveniently set up and provides access to Harvard and Porters Square. Two-bed room rental is from $1,500+ Brookline, the birthplace of the 35th president, John F Kennedy, is a unique area with urban and suburban features. Neighboring Boston, providing a good transportation by accessing T Green line this town is popular among the family with the children for superior public school with long tradition. This town places importance on living environments such as, preservation of historical buildings and maintaining green spaces. You can select from various type of residences such as a one, two, or three family houses, town house or condominium based upon your budget. the convenience and safeties makes higher housing cost. One-bed-room condominiums is from $1350+ - two-bed-rooms go for more than $2,500+ Located in the north part of Boston, Cambridge is a college town where world- famous educational institutions such as Harvard and MIT, students, professors and researchers reside. Transportation is very convenient through the Subway T- Red line and bus schedules. Restaurants, boutiques, and a concentration of bookstores surround Harvard Square, in the center of town. A small Japanese community with restaurants, a grocery market, and bookstores exists in the Porter Square area. However, the areas to the south and north part of Central are not always safe. You should keep this in mind. Brick studios range $900+ - One-bedroom $1,000+ - two- bedroom $1400.+. Known as the birthplace of the American Revolutionary War, this town offers easy access to Boston and is fulfilled with public facilities such as parks, reservations, art galleries and libraries. A number of hi-tech foreign employees reside here. One family house rentals range $2,000.+ The quiet residential area with lots of green is located 8 miles to the west of Boston and involves a 30-minute drive. The community offers 13 diverse "villages" with their own unique style of buildings and atmosphere. The high quality of public schools and safety makes this area popular among the family-oriented people. There are wide selection of One, Two, Three family houses, town houses and modern condominiums. One-bed room rent ranges from $1,200.+ This area, located north east of Cambridge, with an atmosphere of a cozy little town and urban manner is widely popular among students and senior couples. The area that provides the most convenient commute to MIT, Harvard and Taft is highly favored. Be aware of security issues in the east side of town. Studio rent ranges from $700.+ - one-bedroom rent ranges from $900.+