17 Forest St
17 Forest St,
Cambridge, MA 02140
$3,310 | 1 Bed
Porter Square
Cambridge, MA
Porter Square - Cambridge, MA
Area Guide
A wholesome suburb with great shopping and commuter rails
Shopping
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College Town
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Suburban
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Restaurants
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Public Transit
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A commuter-friendly destination in the city of Cambridge, Porter Square is known as a local shopping destination in this welcoming area. The Porter Square Shopping Center is an outdoor complex with well-known retailers, local businesses, and various restaurants such as coffee shops, diners, taverns, and more. Elm Street is a popular place to find all of your dining and shopping options, as well. Longstanding single-family homes make this neighborhood very unique with a family-friendly environment. Lesley University’s Porter Campus gives a youthful vibe to the neighborhood, and great public schools can be found nearby. Harvard University is just a few miles from Porter Square, and if you’re hoping to commute to nearby locations, the Porter Metro Station will take you through Cambridge, past Harvard, through Downtown Boston, and all the way into the suburbs of Quincy!
Transportation
98
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
71
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
98
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.
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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† 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.
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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.