Network Housing & Relocation
Northeastern Leased Housing
If your upcoming co-op is in New York or Portland, ME, Northeastern-leased housing may be a convenient option. Learn more here.
Finding an Apartment in the U.S. Outside of Boston
- Review our Domestic Relocation Guide to help define your rental needs and explore key factors to consider when relocating within the country.
- Explore our Housing Resources by City & State and learn how to effectively use third-party platforms to discover housing options and get a sense of what’s available in your new area.
Relocation Resources for Global and Domestic Experiences
- Northeastern Support – Resources and guidance offered by university departments.
- Peer Resources – Connect with other students for housing advice & relocation tips.
- Lease Info – Understand and navigate lease agreements.
- Safety Guides – Tips for staying safe in your new living environment.
- Support for International Students – Resources for visas, housing, and cultural adjustment.
Engagement Opportunities
- Welcome Events – Kick off your co-op with networking events in cities like NYC, DC, and SF.
- Network Connectors – Join student-led meetups and community activities in your co-op city.
- Mentor Program – Get paired with alumni for career advice and networking.
- Bon Voyage/Info Sessions – Attend pre-departure dinners and hear tips from past co-ops.
- Instagram Beyond Boston – Follow students on co-op @nu_beyondboston.
Further from Boston
- Click on the links below for housing options in these cities!
- Use the Apartment Hunting Checklist to guide you in what to look for and questions to ask when selecting an apartment.
- Find out the next steps to secure your housing. Understand your lease and/or any other agreements you are asked to sign. If you choose to sign a lease or sublet agreement, send it to offcampus@northeastern.edu for us to review. We’re happy to help you understand what you’re signing, review for any illegal clauses, and provide suggestions on what you can negotiate.
- Contact Off Campus Engagement and Support with any questions!
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How to Find an International Apartment
- Read our International Relocation Guide to determine your rental criteria and learn about a number of considerations for relocating internationally.
- Review our Housing Resources by Country and how to use Third Party Resources for ideas and housing options.
- Use the Apartment Hunting Checklist to guide you in what to look for and questions to ask when selecting an apartment.
- Find out the next steps to secure your housing. Understand your lease and/or any other agreements you are asked to sign.
- Contact Off Campus Engagement and Support with any questions or for any advice!
Tips for Using this Database
- Use the various filters to narrow your search based on your budget and needs.
- Once you find an accommodation of interest, you can contact the owner or realtor directly on Apartments.com or by calling the number provided.
- Many of the filters are self-explanatory, but below, we have provided helpful definitions that may assist you in your search:
Lifestyle
- Student: The property has been identified as one that caters to and/or markets itself to student renters.
- Short term: The property has been identified as one that offers lease lengths of 6 months or less.
- Corporate housing: The property has been identified as one that caters to and/or markets itself to corporate travelers. Units are often furnished and short-term leases are available.
Type
- Apartment: An apartment is a rental unit in a multi-family residential building, complex or community that is typically owned and/or managed by a property management company.
- House: A house is a free-standing, single-family residence where the entire unit is available for rent.
- Condo: A condominium (or “condo”) is a unit located in a residential building or community, but the unit itself is privately owned by an individual who has full say as to who is approved to rent their unit.
- Townhome: A townhome is typically not a free-standing structure like a house, but the entire unit is available for rent. Townhomes are connected to one another in a row, and are usually 2 or 3 stories tall.
Affordability
- Low income: Also known as affordable housing. The property provides subsidized housing for qualified renters. Qualifications are based on maximum income levels.
- Cheap: This is a proprietary Apartments.com calculation computed based on the property’s offering price relative to other’s in the same sub-market.
- Luxury: This is a proprietary Apartments.com calculation computed based on the property’s offering price relative to other’s in the same sub-market.