Ten Essex
2-12 Essex St,
Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,995 - $6,300 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
The Port
Cambridge, MA
The Port - Cambridge, MA
Area Guide
A diverse urban neighborhood where art, science, and technology unite
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University
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Located right next to the renowned Central Square, The Port is a small urban neighborhood perfect for artists, hipsters, tech geeks, college students, or anyone looking to rent an apartment in a diverse, exciting community. The Port is filled with city landscapes, but Clement Morgan Park and Greene-Rose Heritage Park provide lush greenery in this urban jungle. The Community Art Center and the Cambridge Graffiti Wall (in Central Square) are just two examples of the works fueled by inspired local artists. The Port is within walking distance of the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a short drive to Harvard University and Boston University.
The Port is right on the border of Central Square, giving access to a plethora of old-school record stores, quirky shops, trendy bars, indie music venues, and low-key pubs. This unique culture feeds into The Port as well. Hot spots like the Miracle of Science Bar & Grill and The Automatic mold a thrilling, fascinating nightlife. Although Central Square is filled with eclectic, international cuisines, The Port is home to several of its own diverse eateries as well like Izzy’s Restaurant and Sub Shop, a Puerto Rican sandwich shop. The neighborhood houses Technology Square, a collection of research centers, offices, MIT buildings, and trendy eateries filled with techies taking a lunch break. Just a few blocks away, you can see robots, holograms, and kinetic sculptures in the MIT Museum.
The Port is the perfect place for those looking to be surrounded by culture and admirers of all things art, science, and technology.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in The Port is $2,739 for one bedroom, $3,039 for two bedrooms, and $2,699 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Port has decreased by -13.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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682 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,739/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,250 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,039/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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816 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,699/month
Average Rent
Transportation
96
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
71
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
100
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Coit Observatory
- Museum of Science
- Charles River Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.