The University

1039 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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    817 - 865 sq ft

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The University is located at 1039 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA and is managed by Jones Lang LaSalle, a reputable property management company with verified listings on RENTCafe. The University offers Studio to Three Bedroom apartments ranging in size from 373 to 875 sq. ft. Amenities include Carpeting, Gas Cooking, Mini-Blinds, High Speed Internet, Recycling and more. For more details, contact our office at or use the online contact form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Bay Window
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Office
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood Floors

About The University

The University is located at 1039 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA and is managed by Jones Lang LaSalle, a reputable property management company with verified listings on RENTCafe. The University offers Studio to Three Bedroom apartments ranging in size from 373 to 875 sq. ft. Amenities include Carpeting, Gas Cooking, Mini-Blinds, High Speed Internet, Recycling and more. For more details, contact our office at or use the online contact form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

The University is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Classic historical accents
  • Climate controlled storage available
  • Controlled building access with intercom
  • Dramatic cityscape views
  • Gas Cooking
  • Hardwood flooring or contemporary carpeting
  • Heat and Hot Water Included
  • Mini-Blinds
  • Onsite trash & recycling service
  • Professionally landscaped grounds
  • Recently renovated homes available
  • Reserved off-street parking available
  • Spacious bathrooms with soaking tubs
  • Spacious walk-in closets
  • Unique floor plans
  • Wall accents & built in shelves
  • Windows in kitchens
  • Zipcar Service

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Recycling

Key Fob Entry

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Recycling
  • Online Services
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Elevator

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Office
  • Bay Window
  • Walk-In Closets
Location
1039 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge,
MA 02138
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Neighborhood

Mid-Cambridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood brimming with apartments and townhomes available for rent. Central Square, Harvard Square, and Inman Square are all within easy walking distance of Mid-Cambridge, providing residents with abundant options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are both walkable from Mid-Cambridge as well, making the neighborhood a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff of these institutions. Lush surroundings and green spaces like Joan Lorentz Park and Harvard Yard lend a sense of serenity to the neighborhood while the shops, bars, and eateries of bustling Massachusetts Avenue ensure there is always something to do in Mid-Cambridge.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Mid-Cambridge Cambridge, MA
Studio $2,244 $2,871
1 Bedroom $2,711 $3,388
2 Bedrooms $3,552 $4,336
3 Bedrooms $4,528 $5,349
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
MIT
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
The University is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
38 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.4 mile from The University. The University is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.7 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 11 min 4.5 mi
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 15 min 6.7 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The University.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
The University has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Coit Observatory
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
The University has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
The University has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 23 min 12.2 mi
Drive: 28 min 16.6 mi
Drive: 36 min 21.0 mi
The University has 3 military bases within 21.0 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 12.2 miles away and a 23 minute drive.

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