Mid-Cambridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood brimming with apartments and townhomes available for rent. Central Square, Harvard Square, and Inman Square are all within easy walking distance of Mid-Cambridge, providing residents with abundant options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are both walkable from Mid-Cambridge as well, making the neighborhood a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff of these institutions. Lush surroundings and green spaces like Joan Lorentz Park and Harvard Yard lend a sense of serenity to the neighborhood while the shops, bars, and eateries of bustling Massachusetts Avenue ensure there is always something to do in Mid-Cambridge.