Harvard University Housing
85 Prescott St,
Cambridge,
MA
02138
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Harvard University Housing is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- On-Site Retail
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Yard
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Yard
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Parking
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Details
Property Information
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Built in 1920
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82 units/5 stories
Property Address:
85 Prescott St,
Cambridge,
MA
02138
This Property
Available Property
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.
Learn more about living in Mid-CambridgeBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Studio Studio | 2777-2778 Sq Ft | $1,750 | $2,297 | $3,705 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 2447-2450 Sq Ft | $1,450 | $2,911 | $5,600 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 3151-3152 Sq Ft | $2,050 | $3,427 | $6,890 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 5233 Sq Ft | $2,800 | $5,678 | $9,900 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 3254 Sq Ft | $975 | $5,307 | $9,995 |
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- On-Site Retail
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Yard
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
Harvard University Housing is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Harvard University. It is also near Cambridge College and Lesley University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
544 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
4
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
227 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.3 mile from Harvard University Housing. Harvard University Housing is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.4 miles or 14 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.9 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.4 mi |
Time and distance from Harvard University Housing.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
Harvard University Housing has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
Harvard University Housing has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
Harvard University Housing has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 16.9 mi |
Harvard University Housing is 11.9 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
Harvard University Housing is in Mid-Cambridge in the city of Cambridge. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.5 mile of the property. Five parks are within 2.8 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
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