Housing and Moving

Lease agreements are typically for a period of one year. Few places offer less than that. If you feel that you may want to later change your apartment, try to get a lease that allows you to provide a 1 or 2 month notice to terminate the agreement.

Brookline and Malden have been popular locations amongst the DSG fellows who are accompanied with their families. Single visitors have used studios or shared apartments in the Longwood Galleria Apartments, the Vanderbilt Hall, or in other places such as Cambridge, Somerville, or Brighton.

Going through a realtor to obtain an apartment will be simpler, but more expensive, since the realtor's fee may vary from 15 days rent to 1 month's rent. One can either contact Apartment Housing management offices, or take a look at the Boston Globe listings. One can also find free "Apartment Guides" and "Roommate matching services" booklets in yellow kiosks all over the city.

• Vanderbilt Hall is a furnished dormitory of the Harvard Medical School, situated 4-5 minutes walking distance from the DSG. Last known price per room was $630 per month. Common bathrooms and kitchen. Gym and tennis courts included. Start and end dates for stay HAVE to be prespecified. Ideal for short term visiting scholars and researchers.
• Hotels - Link from Boston.com travel resources. Includes more expensive options.
• GSAS Housing Services