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📅 Subleases in Boston.

Summer, semester and study-abroad sublets from .edu-verified students across 24 Boston colleges. Live in their place for part of their lease — no year-long commitment.

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Subleases at every Boston school.

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology subleases
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
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Berklee College of Music subleases
Berklee College of Music
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Boston Architectural College subleases
Boston Architectural College
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Boston Baptist College subleases
Boston Baptist College
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Boston University subleases
Boston University
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Bunker Hill Community College subleases
Bunker Hill Community College
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Cambridge College subleases
Cambridge College
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Emerson College subleases
Emerson College
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Emmanuel College subleases
Emmanuel College
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Fisher College subleases
Fisher College
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design subleases
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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MCPHS University subleases
MCPHS University
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MGH Institute of Health Professions subleases
MGH Institute of Health Professions
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New England College of Optometry subleases
New England College of Optometry
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New England Law-Boston subleases
New England Law-Boston
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Northeastern University subleases
Northeastern University
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Northeastern University Professional Programs subleases
Northeastern University Professional Programs
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Sattler College subleases
Sattler College
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Simmons University subleases
Simmons University
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Suffolk University subleases
Suffolk University
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The New England Conservatory of Music subleases
The New England Conservatory of Music
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University of Massachusetts-Boston subleases
University of Massachusetts-Boston
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Urban College of Boston subleases
Urban College of Boston
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Wentworth Institute of Technology subleases
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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How subleasing works

Sublease vs. lease takeover.

A sublease is when an existing tenant lets you live in their place for part of their lease term. They stay on the lease; you pay them. A lease takeover is the opposite: you replace them on the lease and deal with the landlord yourself. Need a place for a few months? Sublease. Want the lease in your name? Look at lease takeovers on your campus page.

Spring is peak sublease season in Boston: study abroad, co-ops and December grads free up rooms for a single term, and summer sublets get posted before finals.

How much does a sublease cost in Boston?

You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Boston campuses put a one-bedroom between $2,230/month (ZIP 02136, near Boston Baptist College) and $3,670 (ZIP 02114, near Sattler College), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $1,325–$2,190 each, depending on the area.

Stuff Boston students ask

Boston sublease FAQ.

How much does a sublease cost in Boston?
You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Boston campuses put a one-bedroom between $2,230/month (ZIP 02136, near Boston Baptist College) and $3,670 (ZIP 02114, near Sattler College), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $1,325–$2,190 each, depending on the area.
How do I find a sublease in Boston?
Browse the sublease listings on this page, or pick your campus below to see subleases posted by verified students at your school. Every poster verified a .edu email, so you're dealing with real students, not Craigslist scammers. Browsing and posting are free.
What's the difference between a sublease and a lease takeover?
In a sublease, the original tenant stays on the lease and you pay them for part of their term — common for summers, a study-abroad semester or an internship. In a lease takeover, you replace them on the lease entirely and deal with the landlord directly. If you need a place for a few months, sublease. If you want the lease in your name, take it over.
Is subleasing allowed in Boston?
It depends on the lease, not the city. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and some ban it outright. Check the subletting clause in the lease and get the landlord's OK in writing before anyone moves in or pays.
When do Boston students post subleases?
Two big waves: late fall, when students lock in spring study abroad and co-ops, and March–April, when summer sublets go up before finals. Post early in either window and you'll have the most people looking.
Does it cost anything to sublease through Crashmates?
No. Posting a sublease and browsing listings are free, and you start with 10 free credits — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription.

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