The Barton Community is spread across three different homes and one apartment.

Barton House 
This elegant three-story nineteenth century house is our primary student housing building. It offers:

• 19 sleeping rooms
• A number of single rooms as well as a few family rooms or suites
• A single shared kitchen, large dining room, two living rooms, and porch
• Laundry facilities in basement

 

Howard House
This smaller but stately home has earned the nickname "Green House" because its residents commit to sustainable living practices when they move in. For many years, this house was an extension of Boston University School of Theology. While Boston University  remains a partner, as of 2019, this house has joined with the larger Barton Community. This home offers:

• 4 bedrooms (2 single rooms and 2 family rooms) with shared bathrooms
• Shared kitchen, living room, and dining room
• Laundry facilities in basement

Hume House
This house is used for additional Barton Community members. This home offers: 

• 4 bedrooms with shared bathrooms
• Shared kitchen, living room, and dining room
• Laundry facilities in basement

Harding Apartment 
This is a private apartment for a couple or for two single roommates. It can also be used for additional Barton Community members. 

Barton House

Howard House

Housing Rates 2020

Single Rooms range approximately between $650-$790 per month
​Family Rooms and Suites range approximately between $920-$1,660 per month
Community members are provided with onsite parking (as space allows) for $50 per month per vehicle
All standard utilities (heat, electric, water, trash/ recycling, wireless internet, and cable tv in the common room) are included in the monthly rent.
Other costs include: laundry (some homes have coin-op laundry machines in the basement, the homes without coin-op machines will have a surcharge built into their rent), a $2 composting service fee, optional air conditioning units (efficient window units must be rented from the Walker Center for $35 per month), and optional breakfast or other meals cooked in the main kitchen at the Walker Center (when available).


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