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Harvard University Housing
Harvard University Housing
29 Garden St,
Cambridge,
MA
02138
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Harvard University Housing
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Elevator
Harvard University Housing is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Bicycle Storage
Study Lounge
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Bicycle Storage
- Courtyard
- Study Lounge
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Microwave
Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
29 Garden St,
Cambridge,
MA
02138
Directly north of Harvard Square, the city’s iconic cultural hub, Neighborhood Nine holds a premier spot in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sitting northwest of Harvard University, America’s oldest university, Neighborhood Nine boasts a diverse population, walkable streets, tree-lined neighborhoods, and unbeatable amenities.
With great public transit, excellent schools, charming residential streets, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s almost as if this neighborhood is merely a dream. But luckily for you, it’s real (real upscale). This affluent neighborhood is known for its historic homes, nearby Victorian mansions, and rather pricey apartments, though what do you expect from such a notable neighborhood?
Stop by Danehy Park to play at its numerous athletic fields, explore Fresh Pond Mall’s supermarkets and retailers, and shop your way through Porter Square Shopping Center near the Porter transit stop. Numerous restaurants like Bagelsaurus thrive in this supportive community.
Learn more about living in Neighborhood Nine
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Neighborhood Nine | Cambridge, MA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,524 | $2,827 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,920 | $3,331 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,855 | $4,269 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,918 | $5,301 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
Harvard University Housing is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University, Porter.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
474 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
323 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,439 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
192 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.5 mile from Harvard University Housing. Harvard University Housing is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.3 miles or 16 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.3 mi |
Walkability Near Harvard University Housing
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
69
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Harvard University Housing.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Harvard University Housing 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 | ||
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
Harvard University Housing has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
Harvard University Housing has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 17.4 mi |
Harvard University Housing is 11.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
29 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138