Every apartment contains:
-A fully applianced kitchen, complete with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal
-Living and dining areas with kitchen table and chairs, sofa, easy chair and coffee table
-Bathrooms with shower and toilet separate from the sink and vanity
-Local telephone access with voice mail, high-speed Internet access and cable TV access
-Air conditioning
-Single and double bedrooms furnished with a drawing table, desk chair, captain's-style bed with under-bed portfolio storage and a clothing armoire

Apartment Layouts
Check these pages to see what the inside of your apartment will look like
2 bedroom suite (PDF)
3 Bedroom Suite (PDF) coming soon
4 bedroom suite (PDF)
Double Efficiency Suite (PDF) coming soon
On-site Studios
Each two-story studio has floor to ceiling windows, worktables and easels, temporary storage space, special ventilation, work sinks and an Internet connection.

Additional Building Amenities
The ARH combines the freedom and privacy of apartment living with the safety and support of a residence hall. The facility offers day-to-day living conveniences such as:
24-hour security
Full-time residence life staff
First-floor laundry facilities
Elevators
Seminar rooms
Outdoor courtyards
Gallery space
Convenience store
A smoke-free living environment

Housing costs and fees are available on the Tuition and Fees page.

How to Apply for On-Campus Housing
Housing Intent to Lease


Off-Campus Living
Most SMFA students live off campus in Boston's diverse and interesting neighborhoods. Our Student Affairs Office provides current listings of available apartments, roommates, realtors and alternative accommodations; plus office resources to support your search, including telephones, Internet access and bulletin boards.

SMFA also hosts special housing events before the beginning of each semester. Staff members orient students to Boston and match students with roommates and realtors. You'll find these events helpful as you explore America's best college town. You will find information below about accommodations for your stay in Boston at this time.  If you plan to live off campus, you should start your housing search three to four months before the fall semester and two months before the spring semester.

Visit ProArts Connect's housing section for a bulletin board of available roommates and housing opportunities.

Off-Campus Housing Costs
The average monthly cost of an apartment shared with roommates is $500–800 per person, depending on the location, the number of roommates and other variables. The cost of a single-occupancy apartment begins at $800.

Off-Campus Housing Guides and Forms
Off-Campus Housing Guide
Off-Campus Housing Preference Form
Realtor Guide
Boston Map