Student housing in Cambridge Heights near Harvard University

Student housing in Cambridge Heights

Near Harvard University · $2,750–$4,650/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to Harvard University's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Cambridge Heights

564 Putnam Ave, Unit 1R, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · Apartment

$2,550/mo

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75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 61Est. $2,856/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~8 min

~3 min bike · ~4 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$2,550/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study81

Nightlife70

Affordability61

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access11% furnished likelihood

22 Hews St, Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 500 sq ft · Apartment

$4,620/mo

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68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $5,174/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~12 min

~3 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,620/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study75

Nightlife84

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access45% furnished likelihood

355 Western Ave, Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,000 sq ft · Apartment

$3,900/mo

~$1,950/person split 2 ways

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71/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 51Est. $4,368/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~3 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,900/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,950/mo

If split evenly

Study81

Nightlife68

Affordability51

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access30% furnished likelihood

16 Elmer St, Apt 205, Cambridge, MA 02138

3 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 999 sq ft · Apartment

$4,600/mo

~$1,533/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

71/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 42Est. $5,152/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~9 min

~3 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,600/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,533/mo

If split evenly

Study78

Nightlife62

Affordability42

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly0% furnished likelihood

16 Elmer St, Apt 102, Cambridge, MA 02138

3 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · Apartment

$4,300/mo

~$1,433/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 46Est. $4,816/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~3 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,300/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,433/mo

If split evenly

Study85

Nightlife89

Affordability46

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaTransit accessRoommate-friendly0% furnished likelihood

183 River St, Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 02139

5 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,800 sq ft · Apartment

$7,000/mo

~$1,400/person split 5 ways

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Student Housing Match

71/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $7,840/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~7 min

~3 min bike · ~3 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$7,000/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,400/mo

If split evenly

Study84

Nightlife67

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly82% furnished likelihood

232 Brookline St, Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 02139

3 bed · 2 bath · 0.4 mi from campus · 1,234 sq ft · Multi-Family

$4,800/mo

~$1,600/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

73/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 40Est. $5,376/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~10 min

~3 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,800/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,600/mo

If split evenly

Study88

Nightlife88

Affordability40

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly17% furnished likelihood

23 Jay St, Apt D, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 800 sq ft · Apartment

$4,995/mo

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $5,594/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~4 min bike · ~9 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,995/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study82

Nightlife73

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access11% furnished likelihood

240 Sidney St, Unit 225, Cambridge, MA 02139

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 519 sq ft · Townhouse

$3,324/mo

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Student Housing Match

71/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 51Est. $3,723/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~4 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,324/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study74

Nightlife88

Affordability51

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access22% furnished likelihood

240 Sidney St, Unit 117, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 562 sq ft · Townhouse

$3,429/mo

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 49Est. $3,840/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~4 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,429/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study83

Nightlife79

Affordability49

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access86% furnished likelihood

240 Sidney St, Unit 328, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.5 mi from campus · 572 sq ft · Townhouse

$3,460/mo

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Student Housing Match

74/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 49Est. $3,875/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~4 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,460/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study87

Nightlife63

Affordability49

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access78% furnished likelihood

19 Pleasant St, Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 02139

3 bed · 2 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 1,405 sq ft · Apartment

$4,900/mo

~$1,633/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 38Est. $5,488/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~5 min bike · ~15 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,900/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,633/mo

If split evenly

Study87

Nightlife90

Affordability38

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly62% furnished likelihood

10 Magazine St, Apt 803, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 915 sq ft · Apartment

$3,525/mo

~$1,763/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $3,948/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~5 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,525/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,763/mo

If split evenly

Study80

Nightlife66

Affordability56

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access50% furnished likelihood

345 Franklin St, Apt 104, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 bed · 1 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 1,100 sq ft · Apartment

$4,000/mo

~$2,000/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

64/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 50Est. $4,480/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~5 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,000/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,000/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife79

Affordability50

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit access92% furnished likelihood

345 Franklin St, Apt 201, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 1,100 sq ft · Apartment

$4,100/mo

~$2,050/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

73/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 49Est. $4,592/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~11 min

~5 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,100/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,050/mo

If split evenly

Study84

Nightlife86

Affordability49

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access94% furnished likelihood

10 Magazine St, Apt 1003, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.6 mi from campus · 969 sq ft · Apartment

$3,620/mo

~$1,810/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 55Est. $4,054/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~5 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,620/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,810/mo

If split evenly

Study84

Nightlife87

Affordability55

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit access41% furnished likelihood

929 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 518, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 577 sq ft · Apartment

$4,010/mo

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Student Housing Match

63/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 42Est. $4,491/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~19 min

~6 min bike · ~15 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,010/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study71

Nightlife79

Affordability42

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyTransit access12% furnished likelihood

632 Massachusetts Ave, Apt 403, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · Apartment

$4,330/mo

~$2,165/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

63/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 46Est. $4,850/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~14 min

~6 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,330/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,165/mo

If split evenly

Study74

Nightlife83

Affordability46

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access65% furnished likelihood

632 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

2 bed · 2 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · 1,125 sq ft · Apartment

$4,330/mo

~$2,165/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

66/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 46Est. $4,850/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~6 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,330/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$2,165/mo

If split evenly

Study78

Nightlife66

Affordability46

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access65% furnished likelihood

89 Hancock St, Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed · 1.5 bath · 0.7 mi from campus · Apartment

$2,500/mo

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Student Housing Match

73/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 62Est. $2,800/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~13 min

~6 min bike · ~5 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$2,500/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study80

Nightlife66

Affordability62

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access46% furnished likelihood

17 Centre St, Unit 2F, Cambridge, MA 02139

1 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 780 sq ft · Apartment

$3,600/mo

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 47Est. $4,032/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~6 min bike · ~16 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,600/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study70

Nightlife69

Affordability47

<1 mi to campusTransit access2% furnished likelihood

384 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

3 bed · 3 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · Apartment

$9,200/mo

~$3,067/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

64/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $10,304/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~15 min

~6 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$9,200/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$3,067/mo

If split evenly

Study88

Nightlife90

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly69% furnished likelihood

425 Massachusetts 401 Ave, Unit B2, Cambridge, MA 02139

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 402 sq ft · Apartment

$3,139/mo

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Student Housing Match

66/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 53Est. $3,516/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~21 min

~6 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,139/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study69

Nightlife62

Affordability53

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access27% furnished likelihood

6 Saint Paul St, Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 02139

4 bed · 3 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 2,600 sq ft · Apartment

$6,850/mo

~$1,713/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

59/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 35Est. $7,672/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~6 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$6,850/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,713/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife68

Affordability35

<1 mi to campusWalkable areaGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly44% furnished likelihood

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