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Cambridge Apartments for Rent

Home to Harvard and MIT, known for academic culture, tech startups, and intellectual vibrancy

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95

Walk Score

90

Transit Score

92

Bike Score

$3,000

Avg 1BR Rent

Average Rent in Cambridge

Unit TypeAverage Rent
Studio$2,400/month
1 Bedroom$3,000/month
2 Bedrooms$3,800/month

About Cambridge

Cambridge is the intellectual capital of the United States, home to Harvard University and MIT — two of the world's most prestigious institutions. The city pulses with innovation, from Kendall Square's biotech startups to Harvard Square's iconic bookshops and street performers. With a walk score of 95 and extensive Red Line access, Cambridge offers world-class dining, cultural events, and a quality of life that attracts the brightest minds from around the globe. Rents reflect the demand, but the payoff is living in one of America's most vibrant, intellectually stimulating communities.

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studentsacademicstech workersprofessionals

Demographics

Population

118,000

Median Age

30

Students

30%

Transit & Transportation

Red LineBus routes

Walk Score

95/100

Bike Score

92/100

Transit Score

90/100

Amenities & Attractions

  • Harvard Square
  • MIT campus
  • Kendall Square
  • Charles River

Nearby Schools

  • 🎓Harvard University
  • 🎓MIT
  • 🎓Lesley University

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