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Apartments near Porter Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts

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What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Porter Square Cambridge

Even though this neighborhood is in a city, there is a windmill, a branch library, parks, bunnies, options for various cuisines, beverages, ethnic groceries, social dancing and late night food and beverage options.

Who Lives Here

Porter Square Cambridge Demographics

Education

High School

4%

Associate's

7%

Bachelor's

23%

Master's

22%

Doctorate

44%

Family Size

2 people

45%

3 people

32%

4 people

20%

5 people

2%

6+ people

1%

Household Income

0-50k

17%

50-100k

21%

100-150k

17%

150-200k

15%

200k+

30%

Age

0-10

7%

10-20

6%

20-45

59%

45-65

15%

65+

13%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Porter Square Cambridge?

Percentage: 3/53/5

Renters gave this area a 3 out of 5 for affordability

Rent Trends

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*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Porter Square Cambridge

Porter Square Cambridge Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

10%

15-30 Mins

24%

30-40 Mins

35%

40-60 Mins

25%

60+ Mins

6%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 9696

Walk Score®

Walkable

Yes

Say 1 of 1 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 1 of 1 renters

Percentage: 9797

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 1 of 1 renters

Percentage: 7373

Transit Score®

They Are Located Near Public Transportation

Yes

Say 1 of 1 renters

Need A Car

Yes

Say 1 of 1 renters

Top Scores: Grocery, Restaurant, Coffee

Things To Do In Porter Square Cambridge

Top Score

Grocery Stores

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The food shops around here are few and far between.

  1. A high number of grocery stores per resident
  2. 83% more grocery stores than average
  3. 73% more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Better stock your pantry because the restaurant scene is paltry.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 74% more restaurants than average
  3. 40% more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Stock up on your home beans, because this place is out of brew.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 61% more coffee shops than average
  3. 33% more coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Disco is definitely dead around here.

  1. Few bars and clubs per resident
  2. 66% more bars and clubs than average
  3. 27% fewer bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Parks

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Room for improvement. More parks please.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 80% more parks than average
  3. 40% more parks than areas of a similar size

Childcare

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Calling all caregivers: childcare options around here are a bit scarce.

  1. Few daycares per resident
  2. An average number of daycares
  3. A standard number of daycares compared to areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This place is great for recovering shopaholics - a low retail score.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. An average number of shops
  3. A standard number of shops compared to areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Do you even lift, bro? Porter Square Cambridge is weak on fitness.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. An average number of gyms
  3. A standard number of gyms compared to areas of a similar size

Pet Services

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We're not mutts about Porter Square Cambridge.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. An average number of pet facilities
  3. 73% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Theaters

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Intermission much? Porter Square Cambridge is low on theater choices.

  1. Few theaters per resident
  2. An average number of theaters
  3. A standard number of theaters compared to areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

An all around mediocre performance for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. An average number of fine art centers
  3. A standard number of fine art centers compared to areas of a similar size

Amusement Parks

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Amusement park merriment is in free fall in Porter Square Cambridge.

  1. Few amusement parks per resident
  2. An average number of amusement parks
  3. A standard number of amusement parks compared to areas of a similar size

Medical Care

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The lack of medical care round here is a little hard to swallow

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 37% more medical facilities than average
  3. 30% more medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Fasten your seat belt, it's a long way to get gas.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. An average number of gas stations
  3. A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size

Porter Square Cambridge Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Porter Square Cambridge

10/10

Benjamin G. Brown School

Grades K-5 • Public

9/10

Maria L. Baldwin School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

9/10

Haggerty School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Thompson Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

8/10

Martin Luther King Jr. School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

7/10

Hardy Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

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Living in Cambridge, MA

Porter Square Apartments for Rent - Cambridge, MA

Looking for an apartment near Cambridge, MA? Welcome to Porter Square, a metropolitan neighborhood near Cambridge, MA. Porter Square is renter-friendly, with 56% of people renting their homes. Residents are highly educated, with a large number having professional degrees. For renters who prefer a calm neighborhood, less than half of households in Porter Square have kids. There are a variety of transportation options in this area. While you'll probably prefer to have a car, you may not need it for everything. Commuting to work takes about 35 minutes on average.