Cambridge Studios

Often called a City of Squares, Cambridge is the education capital of Massachusetts. It's a thriving city with 13 distinct neighborhoods that have an excellent variety of housing options, including luxury condos and studio apartments. This historic 17th century city lies just north of Boston across the meandering Charles River, which is lined by walking and biking trails. Cambridge is populated largely by students who come to spend an important part of their lives at the city's famous colleges. According to the American Community Survey, students represent 26 percent of the city's population. Cambridge is also home to many professionals, including those employed by high-tech firms and pharmaceutical corporations.

Attractions in Cambridge

In addition to having plenty of affordable rental properties, the city's student-friendly layout is ideal for pedestrians and cyclists. Cambridge earned a perfect rating from WalkScore.com. Residents also have access to buses, trolleys and the Boston subway system, but you don't have to travel to Boston to satisfy your craving for culture, entertainment and world-class cuisine. Cambridge is home to nearly one dozen museums and 10 colleges and universities, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Cambridge College and two culinary arts schools.

Cambridge Neighborhoods

This beautifully arranged city has 13 separate neighborhoods and nine divisions. The Central Square, Porter Square, Harvard Square and Kendall Square neighborhoods are named after distinctive intersections in the area. Other popular neighborhoods include East Cambridge, which is adjacent to MIT, West Cambridge, North Cambridge and Mid-Cambridge. Each area has its own appeal depending on your lifestyle and where you work or go to school. North Cambridge, for example, is more pastoral with mature trees, quiet suburban streets and access to local lakes and golf courses. It's also closer to the outlying suburbs of Arlington, Belmont and West Somerville. A studio apartment in East Cambridge or Kendall Square might be more appealing if you want access to the Charles River, the CambridgeSide Galleria, the Museum of Science and campuses for bio-tech companies.

Whether you're shopping for a condo or you're looking for a lease until you complete college, Boston City Properties can find the ideal apartment in Cambridge. Studios and condos in Cambridge are slightly more affordable than properties in central Boston. Condos start in the mid-$300,000s and go up to the high $500,000s depending on the neighborhood, square footage and building's amenities. The median rent for comparable units is $1,600. Luxury apartments start around $2,100 and go well above $2, 800 in hot new buildings like 929 House and Third Square, but you don't have to spend that much to get a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, pool and other great amenities.

If you're moving to Cambridge or are sending your kids off to college, we can help you find an apartment and simplify the relocation process. At Boston City Properties, our brokers will offer you personalized assistance. We'll help you compare neighborhoods, prices and building amenities to find a great property in a great location. Use our property locator to get started, and we'll send you a personalized list of available apartments.

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