If you are moving to the Boston area as an international student attending Emerson College, the OCSS staff recommend taking some time to review these pages before searching for an apartment in the Boston area.

In these pages, you'll find steps to take to begin your apartment searchwhat to consider when renting an apartment, tips on working with a realtor, what you need to know before signing a lease, and a vocabulary list to familiarize you with terms you will encounter during your apartment search.

Apartment Searching

Is this your first time searching in the Boston area for an apartment? Let us share with you some important documents to get started.