Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

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Lesley University - Cambridge, MA

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Lesley University began as a school to train teachers in 1909. Today, Lesley engages students in transformative education through active learning, scholarly research, diverse forms of artistic expression, and the integration of rigorous academics with practical, professional experience, leading to meaningful careers and continuous lifelong learning. Graduates leave Lesley with the knowledge, skills, understanding, and ethical judgment to be catalysts shaping a more just, humane, and sustainable world.

Located in Harvard Square, Lesley’s Brattle Campus is convenient to plenty of apartments available for rent in Cambridge, Brighton, Allston, and Somerville. The Brattle Campus is easily accessible via the MBTA commuter rail, the T, or local buses in addition to being within walking distance of Lesley’s two other campuses.

Campus life at Lesley is vibrant with over 50 student organizations, Lynx athletic teams, community engagement opportunities, internships, support services, activities, and events. Harvard Square boasts a range of shops, restaurants, and exceptional bookstores. Live music, film screenings, gallery openings, indie booksellers, and world-class museums abound in Cambridge while the heart of Boston is also just minutes away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MA is $2,756 for a studio, $3,278 for one bedroom, $4,121 for two bedrooms, and $5,330 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 473 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,756/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 722 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,278/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,055 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,121/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,264 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,330/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

72

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

97

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Schools

John M. Tobin Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-5

320 Students

9
out of 10

Graham and Parks

Public

Grades PK-5

362 Students

8
out of 10

Maria L. Baldwin

Public

Grades PK-5

340 Students

8
out of 10

Martin Luther King Jr.

Public

Grades PK-5

332 Students

8
out of 10

Haggerty

Public

Grades PK-5

232 Students

8
out of 10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public

Grades 6-8

251 Students

8
out of 10

The Amigos School

Public

Grades PK-8

407 Students

7
out of 10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public

Grades 6-8

274 Students

7
out of 10

Vassal Lane Upper School

Public

Grades 6-8

273 Students

6
out of 10

Cambridge Street Upper School

Public

Grades 6-8

293 Students

4
out of 10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Public

Grades 9-12

1,867 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Longfellow National Historic Site
  • Coit Observatory

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.