{"id":3174,"date":"2023-03-22T17:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T17:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=3174"},"modified":"2023-04-26T16:47:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T16:47:17","slug":"best-neighborhoods-in-boston-for-a-grad-student-back-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2023\/03\/22\/best-neighborhoods-in-boston-for-a-grad-student-back-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Neighborhoods in Boston for a Grad Student: Back Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-2.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Trinity Church from Copley Square\" class=\"wp-image-3175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-2-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@edoering?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Erin Doering<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rBMI2JOTVqQ?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided to come to Emerson for grad school, you\u2019re likely starting to look for apartments in Boston. In today\u2019s post, we\u2019re continuing our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/category\/boston\/where-to-live\/\">Where to Live in Boston<\/a> <\/strong>blog series and featuring Back Bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Housing and Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Known for its beautiful brownstones, Back Bay is one of the quaintest areas to live in Boston. Located next to downtown, the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/average-rent-in\/back-bay-boston-ma\">average rent for a two-bedroom apartment<\/a><\/strong> is about $5,000. While the housing is pricier than other Boston neighborhoods, the beautiful architecture and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.com\/neighborhood-guides\/boston\/back-bay\/\">atmosphere<\/a> <\/strong>of Back Bay makes the prices worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the historic scenery, Back Bay is<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Back+Bay,+Boston,+MA\/@42.3509672,-71.0747903,17.27z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e37a0ef815f5b1:0xbca3cc92599b5bc4!8m2!3d42.3495236!4d-71.0794717!16zL20vMDJncncz\"><strong>well-connected to Boston&#8217;s public transportation<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>the MBTA. Home to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/stops\/place-armnl\">Arlington<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/stops\/place-coecl\">Copley<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/stops\/place-bbsta\">Back Bay<\/a>,<\/strong> and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/stops\/place-prmnl\">Prudential<\/a> <\/strong>stops, Back Bay offers bus connections, access to the Green and Orange subway lines, and connections to the Commuter Rail. Plus, Back Bay is just a 15-minute walk to Emerson\u2019s campus!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-1.jpg\" alt=\"Study room with green lamps over desks in the Boston Public Library\" class=\"wp-image-3177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Boston Public Library, Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/fr\/@claaaairej?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> C J<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/1GHqOftzYo0?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"A view of historic architecture on Newbury Street\" class=\"wp-image-3178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-3-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-3-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Newbury Street, Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@fotowei?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Wei Zeng<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/BsBOYHp9sq0?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopping in Back Bay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another highlight of Back Bay is Copley Square. Here you\u2019ll find the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpl.org\/\">Boston Public Library<\/a>,&nbsp; <\/strong>the historic<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitychurchboston.org\/\">Trinity Church<\/a>, <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massfarmersmarkets.org\/copley\">Boston\u2019s biggest farmers market<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Copley Square it\u2019s just a short walk to Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue, both famous for their retail offerings. On<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newburystboston.com\/map\/\">Newbury Street<\/a>, <\/strong>you\u2019ll find upscale clothing outlets, local boutique shops, the Guild of Boston Artists, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough shopping for you, make your way to 100 Huntington Avenue to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonbackbay.com\/about-back-bay\/shopping-dining\/\">Copley Place<\/a>. <\/strong>Easily one of Boston\u2019s best known shopping destinations, Copley Place is home to 75 stores, restaurants, office buildings, and convenient parking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pubs, Bars, and Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopping isn\u2019t the only thing Back Bay has to offer. Whether you\u2019re looking for a chic dinner, a divey pub with friends, or some ramen to fuel your studying, this neighborhood has plenty of food options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some delicious seafood, be sure to check out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticfish.com\/\">Atlantic Fish Company<\/a> <\/strong>on Boylston Street. Known for their large portions of locally sourced New England seafood, this restaurant welcomes a hearty appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to unwind with a beer and some friends? Stop by<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bukowski-tavern.com\/menu\">Bukowski\u2019s Tavern<\/a>, <\/strong>where you\u2019ll find delicious burgers, loaded tater tots, and locally brewed beers. If you become a regular, you might even sign up for Bukowski\u2019s famous<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.com\/food\/food\/2018\/07\/20\/back-bay-restaurants\/#:~:text=5.%20Bukowski,of%20your%20choice.\">Mug Club<\/a><\/strong>. As a Mug Club member, you&#8217;ll get a mug inscribed with your favorite deceased author\u2019s name if you can drink all of the required beers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another local favorite is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/santouka-usa.com\/\">Santouka<\/a>, <\/strong>where all the ramen soups are made from scratch. Open until 9:30 pm on weekends and 9:00 pm on weekdays, Santouka is known for its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.com\/food\/food\/2018\/07\/20\/back-bay-restaurants\/#:~:text=25.%20Santouka,66%20Hereford%20St.)\">large portions and reasonable prices<\/a>. <\/strong>Stop in for a study break or to warm up on a chilly Boston day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-4-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-4-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-4-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/03\/Back-Bay-4-1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>Ramen from Santouka, Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@ffkae?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Kae Ng<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/qjM403Kjw00?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, between the beautiful architecture, public transportation, and ample shopping options, Back Bay is the place to be. If you\u2019re looking for more neighborhoods to live in Boston, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/category\/boston\/where-to-live\/\"><strong>blog series<\/strong><\/a> or take our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/olivia-wi2r1.involve.me\/which-boston-neighborhood?_ga=2.107098050.1743016613.1679504862-1349526448.1678719950\">online quiz<\/a><\/strong> to find the best neighborhood for you. For more information about off-campus housing, please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/off-campus-student-services\"><strong>Off-Campus Student Services<\/strong><\/a>. 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