Market Central
425 Massachusetts Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,553 - $7,105 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in The Port is $2,808 for one bedroom, $3,194 for two bedrooms, and $2,714 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Port has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
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1 BR
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682 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,808/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,186 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,194/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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816 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,714/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The Port - Cambridge, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
100
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In The Port - Cambridge, MA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
The Port - Cambridge, MA 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 The Port - Cambridge, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.