ENNEA
9 Central St,
Somerville, MA 02143
$3,000 - $5,500 | 1-3 Beds
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
Lesley University Porter Campus - Cambridge, MA
Area Guide
An education gem in a city of crowns
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Historic
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Walkable
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Mass Transit
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Vibrant
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Liberal Arts
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The small-but-mighty Lesley University may only cover five acres, but its students know this is Cambridge's best-kept secret. Frequently ranked as one of the nation's top universities, Lesley was established in 1909 by Edith Lesley. It is a private university with programs in fine arts, creative writing, education, and expressive therapies. The campus sits directly north of its much more famous neighbor, Harvard University. The Lesley University sports teams, known as the Lesley Lynx, participate in NCAA Division III as part of the New England Collegiate Conference.
Lesley University sits directly north of Harvard University, between Wendell Street and Mellen Street. Apartments in Cambridge are plentiful but expensive, averaging about $2,500 a month. Massachusetts Avenue runs along the east side of campus and provides a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and stores.
As home to Harvard, MIT, and smaller campuses like Lesley University, Cambridge is a college town like no other. It is also rich with history, dating back to 1630 and playing a major role in American history. Places to visit include the Harvard Art Museum, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, MIT Museum, the Old Burial Ground, John F. Kennedy Park, and Riverbend Park.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MA is $2,750 for a studio, $3,247 for one bedroom, $4,098 for two bedrooms, and $5,287 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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471 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,750/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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726 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,247/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,057 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,098/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,268 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,287/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
Public
Grades PK-8
407 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
8
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-5
320 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
318 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
255 Students
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Public
Grades PK-8
407 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
274 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
273 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
251 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
293 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
6
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Mystic River Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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