Apartments near Harvard University

Bower, Beacon St, is the closest student apartments for rent near Harvard University, just a 15-minute cab ride from the university.

The average distance of the amber student apartments for rent near Harvard University is 4 miles, or a 20-minute cab ride.

You should book your apartments for rent near Harvard University 6-9 months before the start of the academic year. So make sure you book your student housing in January if your term starts in September.

Cambridge Public Library is the closest public library to Harvard University, being only a 12-minute walk from it.

Harvard Square MBTA Station (Red Line) is the closest train station to the university & is only a 2-minute walk. This station helps students travel easily to their Boston student apartments.

With its ivy-covered halls, world-renowned faculty, & legacy of academic excellence, Harvard University continues to attract students from every corner of the world. While Harvard offers on-campus housing options, many students choose off-campus student apartments near Harvard University for the added flexibility, modern amenities, & independence that come with living beyond the university residences. Amber offers housing near the university starting from $975 per month, with top apartments including Mission Main & Lightview. The average distance of the amber student apartments for rent near Harvard University is within a 4-mile radius or a 20-minute cab ride.

Founded in 1636, Harvard University, Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States, is the oldest university in the United States. It enrolls around 25,000 students with an acceptance rate of about 3–4%. It is consistently placed among the top 10 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings. Harvard offers programs in Law, Medicine, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Government, and the Liberal Arts. The primary intake begins in August/September. Students choose off-campus Harvard University housing, like Bower, to travel conveniently to the university. Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg are some of the notable alumni of the university.

Even though Harvard University provides student housing, several students prefer staying near campus for greater convenience & a more personalized living experience. Off-campus student accommodation around the university includes private studios, shared apartments, 1B rooms, and 2B flats, giving students a wide variety of choices based on their budget, lifestyle, and preferred amenities.

The Harvard University campus is located at a 10-12 minute walk from the Charles River. It is about a 5-minute walk from Harvard Station on the MBTA Red Line. Nearby bus stops like Massachusetts Avenue (2-min walk) and Garden Street (4-min walk) help students travel easily. The Harvard Yard is located at a 2-minute walk from several central academic buildings.

Students can join groups such as the Harvard College Consulting Group, Harvard Computer Society, Harvard Undergraduate Venture Capital Group, & the Crimson Business Board. These groups host startup incubators, investment workshops, research projects, & leadership events. One of Harvard’s defining features is its residential House system, where upper-year students become part of smaller academic communities with their own mentorship programs, dining halls, traditions, & events.