Apartments for Rent in Porter Square

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4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,750

2036 Massachusetts Ave Unit 2

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

$3,200

8 Davenport St Unit 3

8 Davenport St, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,400

26 Upland Rd Unit #1

26 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
4 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,400

50 White St Unit 3

50 White St, Somerville, MA 02144
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,400

2028 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3

2028 Massachusetts Ave, 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
5 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,450

44 Banks St

44 Banks St, Somerville, MA 02144
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,330

19A Forest St Unit 21

19A Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,000

22 Roseland St Unit 2

22 Roseland St, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,800

5 Frost St Unit 4

5 Frost St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,025

17 Forest St Unit 24

17 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,025

17 Forest St Unit 24

17 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$4,330

19A Forest St Unit 21

19A Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,150

17 Forest St Unit FL3-ID65

17 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$5,500

8 Porter Park

8 Porter Park, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$4,000

6 White Street Pl Unit 1

6 White Street Pl, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

12 Upland Rd Unit 5

12 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,000

787 Somerville Ave Unit 2

787 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

2016 Massachusetts Ave Unit 4

2016 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

60 Walden St Unit 2

60 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

9 Upland Rd Unit 5

9 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,500

60 Walden St Unit 2

60 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,700

5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,000

9 Upland Rd Unit 2

9 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,300

9 Upland Rd Unit #B

9 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

60 Walden St Unit #2

60 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,200

60 Walden St Unit 2

60 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

7 Upland Rd Unit 2

7 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,750

17 Upland Rd Unit #9 - 5

17 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,000

811 Somerville Ave Unit 3

811 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

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4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$3,750

16 Blake St Unit 2

16 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,300

16 Blake St Unit #57 - 2

16 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,400

5 Blake St

5 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$5,150

4 Porter Cir Unit 2

4 Porter Cir, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,000

5 Upland Rd Unit 3

5 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,500

7 Upland Rd Unit 5

7 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,150

2 Cambridge Ter Unit 1

2 Cambridge Ter, Cambridge, MA 02140

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,300

18 Cherry St Unit 2R

18 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144

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3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$3,000

18 Cherry St Unit 2R

18 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144

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STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,350

15 Blake St Unit 5

15 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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1 BED, 1 BATH

$3,430

19 Forest St Unit FL3-ID345

19 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Cambridge at a Glance

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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 6,244 Sq Ft $2,521/mo
Riverside 3,474 Sq Ft $2,734/mo
Mid-Cambridge 2,952 Sq Ft $2,850/mo
Strawberry Hill 715 Sq Ft $2,858/mo
Porter Square 3,146 Sq Ft $2,860/mo
Wellington-Harrington 3,966 Sq Ft $2,866/mo
Neighborhood Nine 1,603 Sq Ft $2,878/mo
Aggasiz 2,433 Sq Ft $2,930/mo
West Cambridge 2,366 Sq Ft $2,958/mo
North Cambridge 1,724 Sq Ft $2,983/mo

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Average Rent in Nearby Cities

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Cities Average Rent
Cambridge $3,149/mo
Somerville $2,975/mo
Medford $3,243/mo
Charlestown $2,854/mo
Brighton $2,804/mo
Watertown Town $3,147/mo
Brookline $2,945/mo
Belmont $2,863/mo
Everett $2,852/mo
Arlington $2,738/mo
Chelsea $2,341/mo

Getting Around Cambridge

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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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Apartments for Rent in Porter Square

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