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Harvard University Housing

85 Prescott St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Harvard University Housing

Highlights

Walker's Paradise
Bike-Friendly Area
Yard
On-Site Retail
Fireplace
Hardwood Floors

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Fees and Policies

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Surface Lot

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Details

Property Information

Built in 1920
82 units/5 stories

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

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities
On-Site Retail

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Yard

High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Storage Space
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Yard

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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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	2272-2273 Sq Ft	$1,650	$2,362	$2,800
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	2796-2798 Sq Ft	$1,600	$2,794	$4,260
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	2985-2988 Sq Ft	$2,240	$3,338	$4,800
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	4312-4314 Sq Ft	$1,530	$4,914	$9,900
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	3697 Sq Ft	$1,010	$5,003	$15,600

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
On-Site Retail
High Speed Internet Access

Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Storage Space

Fireplace
Dishwasher
Range

Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Yard

Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

	Mid-Cambridge	Cambridge, MA
Studio	$2,216	$2,763
1 Bedroom	$2,654	$3,221
2 Bedrooms	$3,281	$4,081
3 Bedrooms	$4,445	$5,342

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Cambridge College	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Lesley University	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi

Harvard University Housing is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Harvard University. It is also near Cambridge College and Lesley University.

Schools

Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Nearby

Maria L. Baldwin

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

340 Students

Attendance Zone

Martin Luther King Jr.

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

332 Students

Attendance Zone

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

251 Students

Attendance Zone

Cambridge Street Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

293 Students

Attendance Zone

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,867 Students

Attendance Zone

St. Paul's Choir School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades 4-8

28 Students

Nearby

St. Anthony Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

Nearby

St Catherine Of Genoa School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

227 Students

Nearby

Castle School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.3 mile from Harvard University Housing. Harvard University Housing is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.4 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Central Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Porter Square Station	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Union Square	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
North Station	Drive:	9 min	3.3 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	12 min	4.9 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	14 min	7.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	14 min	6.4 mi

Walkability Near Harvard University Housing

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Harvard University Housing.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Harvard Square	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Somerville Plaza	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi

Harvard University Housing has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-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:	6 min	0.4 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi

Harvard University Housing has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.