38 Gibson St
38 Gibson St,
Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,750 Plus Fees
1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
West Cambridge Cambridge, MA
The humble home of Harvard Square and Harvard University
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Located in a bustling commercial district in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the neighborhood of West Cambridge is a thriving urban area that’s filled with family-friendly destinations. Most notable for its direct access to Harvard Square, a famous shopping, dining, and entertainment hub, locals have all of the local restaurants, specialty shops, and ornate theaters to choose from like the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre. The MBTA runs several bus lines to the area, giving commuters connections to the red line Harvard Square Station that takes them to other parts of the city. Though West Cambridge has immediate access to everything that’s offered in the city of Cambridge, including Harvard University and its attractions, West Cambridge is only six miles from Boston, so the options for food, retail, sports, and entertainment are endless. Though West Cambridge’s convenient location is one of its top perks, its well-kept streets and historic homes aren’t too shabby either!
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in West Cambridge is $2,143 for a studio, $2,588 for one bedroom, and $2,858 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Cambridge has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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459 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,143/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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717 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,588/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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817 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,858/month
Average Rent
Learn More About West Cambridge
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Cambridge - Cambridge, MA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In West Cambridge - Cambridge, MA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
West Cambridge - Cambridge, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West Cambridge - Cambridge, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of West Cambridge - Cambridge, MA
Niche Reviews 
20 Reviews
Niche User
11 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
Immediate dissemination of news by all manners of communication whenever a crime occurs. Overall feel very safe.
Niche User
12 years ago•Niche Review
Pedestrian/bicyclists-friendly, scarcity of parking, very walkable, public transport great for students in the local community
Niche User
12 years ago•Niche Review
Diverse selection of ethnic and local restaurants
Niche User
12 years ago•Niche Review
Transient' community due to high student population, but very close-knit during the short time that people dwell here
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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 June 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.