Luxe at Alewife
80 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02140
$2,528 - $12,545 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
Lesley University Porter Campus - Cambridge, MA Area Guide
An education gem in a city of crowns
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The small-but-mighty Lesley University may only cover five acres, but its students know this is Cambridge's best-kept secret. Frequently ranked as one of the nation's top universities, Lesley was established in 1909 by Edith Lesley. It is a private university with programs in fine arts, creative writing, education, and expressive therapies. The campus sits directly north of its much more famous neighbor, Harvard University. The Lesley University sports teams, known as the Lesley Lynx, participate in NCAA Division III as part of the New England Collegiate Conference. Lesley University sits directly north of Harvard University, between Wendell Street and Mellen Street. Apartments in Cambridge are plentiful but expensive, averaging about $2,500 a month. Massachusetts Avenue runs along the east side of campus and provides a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and stores. As home to Harvard, MIT, and smaller campuses like Lesley University, Cambridge is a college town like no other. It is also rich with history, dating back to 1630 and playing a major role in American history. Places to visit include the Harvard Art Museum, the Harvard Museum of Natural History, MIT Museum, the Old Burial Ground, John F. Kennedy Park, and Riverbend Park.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MA is $2,775 for a studio, $3,256 for one bedroom, $4,199 for two bedrooms, and $5,268 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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478 sq ft
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$2,775/month
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1 BR
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710 sq ft
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$3,256/month
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2 BR
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1,032 sq ft
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$4,199/month
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3 BR
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1,260 sq ft
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$5,268/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lesley University Porter Campus - Cambridge, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Walker's Paradise
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/ 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
72
/ 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
97
/ 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Schools
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
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John M. Tobin Montessori School
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Community Charter School of Cambridge
Public
Grades 6-12
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Mystic River Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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