Luxe at Alewife
80 Cambridgepark Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02140
$3,118 - $5,362 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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cambridge, MA is $2,864 for a studio, $3,359 for one bedroom, $4,318 for two bedrooms, and $5,346 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cambridge has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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477 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,864/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,359/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,021 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,318/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,260 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,346/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lesley University Porter Campus - Cambridge, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Lesley University Porter Campus - Cambridge, MA (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Lesley University Porter Campus - Cambridge, MA (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lesley University Porter Campus - Cambridge, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
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Grades PK-8
421 Students
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
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Grades PK-5
344 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
256 Students
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
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Grades PK-5
401 Students
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Grades PK-5
385 Students
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Grades PK-8
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Grades 6-8
296 Students
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Grades 6-8
278 Students
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Grades 6-8
317 Students
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Grades 6-8
286 Students
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2,096 Students
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Grades 6-12
244 Students
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
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Grades PK-12
888 Students
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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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