Apartments for Rent in Porter Square

957 Rentals

4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,900

98 Elm St Unit 1

98 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

Call (857) 856-6626
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,600

26 White St Unit 2

26 White St, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,300

2028 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1

2028 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,800

15 Orchard St Unit 2

15 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140
6 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$8,300

15 Orchard St Unit 1

15 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$12,500

58 Regent St

58 Regent St, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,300

2028 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2

2028 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,200

6 White St Pl Unit R

6 White St Pl, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,600

6 Beech St Unit 3

6 Beech St, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,800

6 Beech St Unit 1

6 Beech St, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,200

2036 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2

2036 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,200

6 White St Pl Unit R

6 White St Pl, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (857) 663-8688
4 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,400

50 White St Unit 3

50 White St, Somerville, MA 02144
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,300

14 Acadia Park Unit 1

14 Acadia Park, Somerville, MA 02143
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,400

60 Walden St Unit 4

60 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,400

2036 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1

2036 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

2036 Massachusetts Ave Unit 4

2036 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,250

2028 Massachusetts Ave Unit 4

2028 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,400

60 Walden St Unit 4

60 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (857) 971-4481
6 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$8,300

15 Orchard St Unit 1

15 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (617) 718-5590
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,800

15 Orchard St Unit 2

15 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (617) 718-5590
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,395

5-7 Blake St Unit 7

5-7 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (978) 591-5588
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,395

5-7 Blake St Unit 8

5-7 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (978) 591-5588
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,300

2028 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3

2028 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,395

5-7 Blake St. Unit 8

5-7 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,900

98 Elm St

98 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,400

26 Upland Rd Unit #1

26 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

Call (617) 666-5031
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,600

10-12 Cambridge Ter. Unit 1

10-12 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,500

1800 Massachusetts Ave Unit 22

1800 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,600

10-12 Cambridge Ter. Unit 3

10-12 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,600

10-12 Cambridge Ter. Unit 2

10-12 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,200

2 Gilson Terrace Unit 1

2 Gilson Terrace, Somerville, MA 02143
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,595

363 Beacon St Unit 2

363 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,595

374 Oxford St Unit 6

374 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,495

374 Oxford St Unit 2

374 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,545

374 Oxford St Unit 4

374 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,745

374 Oxford St Unit 3

374 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,795

374 Oxford St Unit 5

374 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,495

3 Mossland St Unit 2

3 Mossland St, Somerville, MA 02144
5 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$6,500

30 Cambridge Terrace Unit 1

30 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,500

372 Oxford St Unit 6

372 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,695

363 Beacon St Unit 1

363 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Porter Square Neighborhood

Porter Square is a neighborhood in Cambridge, Mass., that also overlaps into the town of Somerville. It isn’t actually a square like some of the traditional squares in Cambridge; it is more of a commercial strip on Massachusetts Avenue and some side streets. The Porter Square neighborhood is located in the northern part of Cambridge and more to the west than the east. It is southeast of Davis Square and less than a mile from Harvard Square.

Cambridge, one of the oldest cities in Massachusetts, is north of Boston across the Charles River. Porter Square has a T stop on the Red Line and is also on the commuter rail line. It is located where Massachusetts and Somerville avenues cross each other.

When it comes to houses, Porter Square is an area where most of the real estate is condos and apartments. Many former single-family homes are condo conversions. It is still possible to find some turn-of-the-century homes on one of the smaller streets that have been beautifully restored and rest behind manicured hedges. The homes most likely have been converted into condos but have a lot of charm.

Porter Square is, for the most part, a very commercial area with residential side streets coming off the high-volume traffic roads. The neighborhood is old and established. There are sidewalks, and some of them are even brick. The area does not have a lot of grass, and you will need to go outside the neighborhood if you are looking for a park for jogs or walks.

Porter Square is home to Lesley University. If you are looking for shopping, you will find a Star Market (formerly Shaw’s Supermarket) and a CVS Drugstore.

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Cambridge

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Inman Square 4,229 Sq Ft $2,672/mo
Riverside 3,047 Sq Ft $2,904/mo
Mid-Cambridge 2,638 Sq Ft $2,910/mo
Neighborhood Nine 1,837 Sq Ft $2,919/mo
Wellington-Harrington 2,970 Sq Ft $2,970/mo
Aggasiz 2,440 Sq Ft $2,981/mo
North Cambridge 4,363 Sq Ft $3,001/mo
Porter Square 3,677 Sq Ft $3,039/mo
West Cambridge 2,455 Sq Ft $3,125/mo
Strawberry Hill 1,485 Sq Ft $3,214/mo

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Average Rent in Nearby Cities

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Cities Average Rent
Cambridge $3,198/mo
Somerville $2,979/mo
Medford $2,812/mo
Charlestown $2,865/mo
Brighton $2,577/mo
Watertown $3,034/mo
Brookline $2,846/mo
Belmont $2,956/mo
Everett $2,827/mo
Arlington $2,795/mo
Chelsea $2,393/mo

Getting Around Cambridge

Transportation

Walker’s Paradise

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Biker’s Paradise

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Excellent Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Lesley University, Porter

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Tufts Univ., Medford

Harvard University

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