I will be moving to Boston for 3 months......Where is the coolest area for a 22 year old to live?

Question

thank you

Answer 1

Cambridge, like previously said, if you gots the money.

Answer 2

I've lived in several parts of the country and I have to admit (aside from the cold) this is one of most livable places ever.

I know this doesn't answer the question, but anything close to any type of major "T" stop is pretty decent. The public transportation system would rival even the best of Europe; the purchase of $150 per month pass (Zone 3 or 4) gives unlimited travel to about a radius of around 60 miles or so about the Boston metro area. People think of the T as being only the subway system, but it includes a very effective rail system in addition. I know $150 seems expensive (there's cheaper ones also), but in comparison with parking issues and insurance costs, it's well worth it.

I know you wouldn't want to travel 40 minutes for something cool, so I would suggest something around Cambridge, Watertown, Davis Square or Jamaica Plain and around Northeastern University.

Answer 3

Boston is great, but is very expensive to live, has access to alot of clubs and restaurants. The parking stinks all depending on where you live in Boston, pretty much all over. I think. Seeing as you will be for 3 months I would check into short term leases. Some hotels even often temporary residency.I woud check apts.com aptguide.com, rent.com to see what's available in your price range. They also offer outside of Boston, so you can compare prices. Although outside of Boston, Cambridge, your getting further away from public transit and the restaurants, etc. I would also recommned maybe contacting Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to see what they say. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Well, that may depend on what your definition of cool is!

At any rate, some areas that seem to be popular for younger people like you in Boston proper are Allston-Brighton, Jamaica Plain, and the Fenway. Relatively speaking, they are a little less expensive, and a lot of young people are concentrated there.

I recommend that you take a good look at Boston maps; in particular check out where you'll be working (or going to school), and where the public transportation goes. That may help narrow down your search.

Answer 5

Cambridge, Somerville and Allston are all right around the city, with lots to do, easy public transit, tons of young people and good places to live. All are pretty expensive, with Allston probably being the cheapest. Check different websites to see what sort of deals you can get, and maybe look into having a roommate if possible to save some money!

Answer 6

As said before, Cambridge is populated by a lot of young people. I don't know what your defintion of "cool" is, though...

(if you mean temperature, anywhere in Boston will do =D)

Answer 7

Cambridge if you can afford it