38 Gibson St
38 Gibson St,
Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,900
1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
West Cambridge
Cambridge, MA
West Cambridge - Cambridge, MA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
The humble home of Harvard Square and Harvard University
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Family-Friendly
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Urban
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Located in a bustling commercial district in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the neighborhood of West Cambridge is a thriving urban area that’s filled with family-friendly destinations. Most notable for its direct access to Harvard Square, a famous shopping, dining, and entertainment hub, locals have all of the local restaurants, specialty shops, and ornate theaters to choose from like the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre. The MBTA runs several bus lines to the area, giving commuters connections to the red line Harvard Square Station that takes them to other parts of the city. Though West Cambridge has immediate access to everything that’s offered in the city of Cambridge, including Harvard University and its attractions, West Cambridge is only six miles from Boston, so the options for food, retail, sports, and entertainment are endless. Though West Cambridge’s convenient location is one of its top perks, its well-kept streets and historic homes aren’t too shabby either!
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in West Cambridge is $1,952 for a studio, $2,444 for one bedroom, and $2,283 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Cambridge has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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459 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,952/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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717 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,444/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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817 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,283/month
Average Rent
Transportation
86
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
59
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
94
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.
Reviews of West Cambridge - Cambridge, MA
Niche Reviews
21 Reviews
Current Resident
8 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
i raised my children in Cambridge its very rewarding living here. My children are college graduates now its tine fie me the community environments are nice.people are friendly
Niche User
10 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
The employment in this area definitely ranges. There will be a few places hiring at a time, but if you're not what the store/restaurant/company is looking for at the moment, then you won't get the job, which is disappointing. There are a few pizza shops around, CVS, a few burger places, restaurants, and then some clothing stores and that's where a lot of people around here work. Especially Starbucks because there are a lot in this area.
Niche User
11 years ago•Niche Review
Immediate dissemination of news by all manners of communication whenever a crime occurs. Overall feel very safe.
Niche User
11 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
Wonderful city - love everything about it (save for the weather)
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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.
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 November 2025.