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  • Porter Square Residences at Beech Street

    2 Beech St, Cambridge, MA 02140

    Apartment building
    Studio-2 beds

    Available units

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    What's special

    High ceilingsHardwood floors

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave oven
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    Flooring
    • Hardwood

    Neighborhood: North Cambridge

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Excellent Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Cambridge

    Peabody School
    Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles
    7/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    8/10
    Student Progress Rating
    6/10
    Rindge Avenue Upper School
    Grades 6-8 • 0.4 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    9/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
    Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    7/10
    College Readiness Rating
    9/10

    North Cambridge sits at the city’s northern edge, with residential streets, small commercial corridors and the Alewife area shaping its feel. The Minuteman Bikeway runs through the neighborhood, while nearby Alewife Brook Reservation offers paths and open green space. Fresh Pond Reservation is also close for walking and outdoor time. The neighborhood’s history is reflected in its older homes and the former rail corridor now used for the bikeway. Red Line service at Alewife and several bus routes connect the area with other parts of Cambridge and Boston; cycling and walking are practical for local errands. Shops, cafés and casual dining cluster along Massachusetts Avenue and near the transit station, with broader shopping options nearby. For North Cambridge, median rent is $3,300 per month, with a typical range of $1,150 to $6,500.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Porter Square Residences at Beech Street?

    Porter Square Residences at Beech Street has a walk score of 97, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of Porter Square Residences at Beech Street?

    Porter Square Residences at Beech Street has a transit score of 77, it has excellent transit.

    What schools are assigned to Porter Square Residences at Beech Street?

    The schools assigned to Porter Square Residences at Beech Street include Peabody School, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

    What neighborhood is Porter Square Residences at Beech Street in?

    Porter Square Residences at Beech Street is in the North Cambridge neighborhood in Cambridge, MA.

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