Overall Guideline
- Two options: on-campus or off-campus. Most people (84%) live on campus, either alone, with roommates, or with spouses.
- Three clusters of on-campus housing:
- Near CTL/campus: Site 4, 70 Amherst
- 20-30 minutes’ walk/10-minute bike ride or shuttle to CTL/campus: Ashdown, The Warehouse, Sidney-Pacific, Edgerton House
- 30 minutes’ walk/10-minute bike ride or shuttle to CTL/campus: Graduate Junction, Tang Hall, Westgate
- If you’re looking for the most cost-effective option, 70 Amherst is a good choice. It’s very close to campus (a big plus in the winter), but you’ll have to share a kitchen and bathrooms with about 10 people. However, the kitchen is large, there are two big refrigerators, multiple bathrooms, and daily cleaning service.
- If you want to live with roommates and make new friends, consider Ashdown, Sidney, The Warehouse, or Graduate Junction. These options offer different room types and price points. Please refer to the survey for more details.
- If you prefer to live alone, consider Site 4 or off-campus housing. Site 4 is the most convenient on-campus option but much pricier.
- If you’re living with a partner, consider Site 4 or Westgate. Graduate Junction is the newest housing option for graduate students. It’s affiliated with MIT but not directly managed by MIT Housing. You can apply directly through their website and don’t need to participate in the MIT Housing Portal bidding process.
- You can find all the pictures of each room here: https://graduatehousing.mit.edu/
On Campus Vs Off Campus
Location
Who do you live with and Accommodation Type
On vs Off Campus And Shared Room Status
| Where do you currently live? | Who do you live with? | # of People | Percent |
| Off-Campus | I live alone | 3 | 60.00% |
| Off-Campus | I live with a partner/spouse | 1 | 20.00% |
| Off-Campus | I live with roommates | 1 | 20.00% |
| On-Campus | I live with roommates | 12 | 46.00% |
| On-Campus | I live alone | 11 | 42.00% |
| On-Campus | I live with a partner/spouse | 3 | 12.00% |
What type of accommodation
On vs Off Campus And Shared Room Status
| Who do you live with? | What type of accommodation do you live in? | # of People | Percent |
| I live alone | Studio apartment | 10 | 32.00% |
| I live alone | Dormitory room | 2 | 6.00% |
| I live alone | Entire apartment (not shared) | 2 | 6.00% |
| I live with a partner/spouse | Studio apartment | 3 | 10.00% |
| I live with a partner/spouse | Entire apartment (not shared) | 1 | 3.00% |
| I live with roommates | Single room within a shared apartment | 12 | 39.00% |
| I live with roommates | Shared room within a shared apartment | 1 | 3.00% |
What Housing?
- 8 people living in Ashdown, 4 in Site 4, 4 in Warehouse, and 3 in Graduate Junction
Living Conditions & Environment
- For the rating please consider also the number of people living in this option.
- For noise factor: 1: very noisy – 5: very quiet
- Every housing has quite similar facilities: Gym, Study room, Lounge or common area, Laundry facilities, Parking. Extra point for Graduate Junction having dish washer.
Commute and Accessibility
Time Commute And Transportation Mode
| If you live on-campus, which dorm are you living? | How long is your commute to campus? | What is your mode of transportation? | # of People | Percent |
| 70 Amherst | 2 minutes | Walking | 1 | 3.00% |
| Ashdown House | 10 – 20 minutes | Cycling | 4 | 13.00% |
| Ashdown House | 20 – 30 minutes | Walking | 3 | 10.00% |
| Ashdown House | 20 – 30 minutes | Shuttle | 1 | 3.00% |
| Edgerton House | < 10 minutes | Cycling | 1 | 3.00% |
| Graduate Junction | 10 – 20 minutes | Cycling | 1 | 3.00% |
| Graduate Junction | 10 – 20 minutes | Shuttle | 1 | 3.00% |
| Graduate Junction | > 30 minutes | Walking | 1 | 3.00% |
| Off-Campus | 10 – 20 minutes | Cycling | 1 | 3.00% |
| Off-Campus | 20 – 30 minutes | Shuttle | 1 | 3.00% |
| Off-Campus | 20 – 30 minutes | Walking | 1 | 3.00% |
| Off-Campus | < 10 minutes | Cycling | 1 | 3.00% |
| Off-Campus | < 10 minutes | Walking | 1 | 3.00% |
| Sidney-Pacific | 10 – 20 minutes | Shuttle | 1 | 3.00% |
| Sidney-Pacific | 20 – 30 minutes | Walking | 1 | 3.00% |
| Site 4 | < 10 minutes | Walking | 4 | 13.00% |
| Tang Hall | 20 – 30 minutes | Shuttle | 1 | 3.00% |
| The Warehouse | 20 – 30 minutes | Walking | 2 | 6.00% |
| The Warehouse | 10 – 20 minutes | Cycling | 1 | 3.00% |
| The Warehouse | 10 – 20 minutes | Shuttle | 1 | 3.00% |
| Westgate | < 10 minutes | Cycling | 2 | 6.00% |
Financial Aspects
- On average, monthly rent is $1,875.
- The most affordable option, 70 Amherst, starts at $1,024 per month.
- The most expensive option, a full off-campus apartment, can cost up to $3,500 per month.
- 70 Amherst and Graduate Junction are considered the two best options in terms of value for money.
Academic Impact
- For academic impact factor: 1: very negative – 5: very positive
Recommendations
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Overall Satisfaction
Final Thoughts
Most Favorite
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Motivation to Live On or Off Campus
