The Port

Cambridge, MA

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The Port - Cambridge, MA

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A diverse urban neighborhood where art, science, and technology unite

Artistic University Nightlife Trendy Quirky Urban Diverse Walkable

Located right next to the renowned Central Square, The Port is a small urban neighborhood perfect for artists, hipsters, tech geeks, college students, or anyone looking to rent an apartment in a diverse, exciting community. The Port is filled with city landscapes, but Clement Morgan Park and Greene-Rose Heritage Park provide lush greenery in this urban jungle. The Community Art Center and the Cambridge Graffiti Wall (in Central Square) are just two examples of the works fueled by inspired local artists. The Port is within walking distance of the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a short drive to Harvard University and Boston University.

The Port is right on the border of Central Square, giving access to a plethora of old-school record stores, quirky shops, trendy bars, indie music venues, and low-key pubs. This unique culture feeds into The Port as well. Hot spots like the Miracle of Science Bar & Grill and The Automatic mold a thrilling, fascinating nightlife. Although Central Square is filled with eclectic, international cuisines, The Port is home to several of its own diverse eateries as well like Izzy’s Restaurant and Sub Shop, a Puerto Rican sandwich shop. The neighborhood houses Technology Square, a collection of research centers, offices, MIT buildings, and trendy eateries filled with techies taking a lunch break. Just a few blocks away, you can see robots, holograms, and kinetic sculptures in the MIT Museum.

The Port is the perfect place for those looking to be surrounded by culture and admirers of all things art, science, and technology.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in The Port is $3,100 for one bedroom, $3,058 for two bedrooms, and $2,670 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Port has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,100/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,263 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,058/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 816 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,670/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

96

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.

100

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

Parks and Recreation

  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Coit Observatory
  • Museum of Science
  • Charles River Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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