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East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing

3 Ames St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Bike-Friendly Area
  • By-The-Bed Leasing

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 764 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,082 SF Not Available

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Property Information

  • Built in 1924
  • 160 units/5 stories

About East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing

East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing offers a mixture of comfort and style. The address for this community is on Ames St. in Cambridge. The team of leasing professionals is excited to help you find your perfect place. Make a visit to view the available floorplans. Get a head start on your move right now. Contact or stop by the East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing leasing office to check the availability and set up a tour today.

East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02142 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Location
3 Ames St, Cambridge,
MA 02142
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City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Berklee College of Music
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Boston University
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from MIT. It is also near Berklee College of Music and Lesley Univ., Art Institute.
Schools
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Attendance Zone
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
244 Students
Nearby
Kingsley Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Kendall Station, located 0.2 mile from East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing. East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.2 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Kendall Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Central Square Station
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Charles/Mgh Station
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Kenmore Station
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
North Station
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 9 min 2.3 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
South Station
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi

Walkability Near East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Residences at University Park
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Twin City Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Cambridgeside Galleria
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Museum of Science
 Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Museum of Science, Charles River Reservation, and Boston Public Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 27 min 13.8 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 31 min 17.2 mi
East Campus Alumni Memorial Housing is 13.8 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
 
 
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