The greater Boston area has over 60 colleges and universities, and that factor alone keeps the market on high alert. Each late spring/early summer, as the academic year approaches, activity jumps. Neighborhoods close to schools often see the biggest surges, but it spreads beyond campus borders. The cycle happens every year—steady turnover as leases reset and a wave of new interest rolls in. The pull of these schools is constant, and it’s not limited to one season. Even in the late fall and winter interest stays strong. Boston apartments thrive on this steady stream, and the connection between universities and housing demand is one of the clearest reasons for the city’s fast-moving pace.