Alpha Management today announced the launch of its Student Housing Access Pledge, a personal commitment built around the growing need for practical student housing options near Boston and Brookline universities.
The pledge is connected to a timely issue facing the city. Many students need to live off campus because on-campus housing is limited. At the same time, Boston’s broader housing market remains tight. That makes student-friendly rental options an important part of the local housing conversation.
“We recognized early on that students needed practical housing options close to where they study,” said Anwar Faisal, founder of Alpha Management. “If people are coming to Boston to build their future, they need a place to start.”
According to the City of Boston’s 2025 housing reporting, 40.5 percent of students at Boston-based institutions live off campus in private housing. That represents 65,823 students. Another 33.5 percent live in university-provided housing, while 25.8 percent live at home, study abroad, or take part in co-op programs.
The need also connects to the larger role education plays in Massachusetts. A 2025 higher education impact report found that Massachusetts higher education supports an estimated $15.6 billion in economic impact, with 475,654 total students and 303,389 jobs created across industries.
“Students are a vital part of Boston,” Faisal said. “They contribute to the energy, culture, and economy of the city. Supporting them makes sense for the community as a whole.”
Why Alpha Management Is Taking the Pledge
Alpha Management’s pledge is based on the idea that student housing is a practical need, not a luxury.
Many landlords may hesitate to rent to students because of limited rental history, limited credit history, turnover concerns, or lease compliance worries. Alpha Management’s pledge focuses on consistent, clear, and respectful behaviors that help students better understand the rental process.
“We understood the concerns, but we also understood the opportunity,” Faisal said. “Students need housing just like anyone else. We believed there was a better way to serve that market.”
The 7 Student Housing Access Commitments
Through the Student Housing Access Pledge, Alpha Management commits to:
Use clear language when describing student housing options.
Avoid calling units “affordable housing” unless they legally qualify.
Refer to student housing as accessible, student-friendly, or practical when accurate.
Treat student renters as serious housing applicants.
Explain rental expectations in simple, direct language.
Recognize the role students play in Boston’s local economy.
Support housing conversations that reduce confusion and improve trust.
“Our goal has always been to provide practical options that students can realistically secure and occupy,” Faisal said. “Sometimes the biggest impact comes from solving everyday problems.”
Do It Yourself Student Housing Toolkit
Alpha Management also released a free toolkit that any student, parent, or community member can share.
Make a simple housing checklist before searching.
List must-have items, such as distance, transit, budget, and roommates.
Start conversations early with roommates or family.
Keep basic documents organized in one folder.
Read lease terms carefully before signing.
Ask clear questions about move-in dates and responsibilities.
Learn the neighborhood before committing.
Save contact information for the landlord or property manager.
Track important dates on a calendar.
Share trusted housing information with other students.
30-Day Student Housing Progress Tracker
Week 1: Define housing needs, preferred neighborhoods, and roommate plans.Week 2: Gather documents, review rental expectations, and compare options.Week 3: Ask questions, confirm lease details, and review move-in logistics.Week 4: Finalize next steps, organize dates, and share the toolkit with another student.
Call to Action
Alpha Management invites students, families, housing providers, and community members to take the Student Housing Access Pledge and share the toolkit with anyone navigating off-campus housing in Greater Boston.
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Alpha Management
Alpha Management Corporation is a family-owned real estate company founded by Anwar Faisal. Based in Greater Boston, the company owns, develops, and manages residential and commercial properties across communities including Boston, Brookline, Allston, Brighton, Fenway, Back Bay, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Newton, Norwood, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury. Alpha Management has spent decades working with domestic and international students and remains focused on practical housing options near area universities.
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