North Cambridge, Cambridge

Unlike some of the other elite neighborhoods of Boston, North Cambridge offers affordable housing. There are many single family and multi-family residences and even affordable high rise apartments and dwellings. You will also find many local storefronts and churches on just about every corner.

The area is known for local politics and from my perspective, good food! Some of the local favorites are the Greek Corner Restaurant located at 2366 Massachusetts Avenue, Hana Sushi at 2372 Massachusetts Avenue, and Joe Sent Me at 2388 Massachusetts Avenue. Joe Sent Me is one of those hidden Boston gems but is becoming increasingly popular. Most all restaurants and shopping venues are scattered along Massachusetts Avenue.

Along the western outskirts of the neighborhood there is a lot of green space and parks. Biking, running, walking and just enjoying the outdoors can all be had in North Cambridge. This is a great place to hang out.

North Cambridgehas two faces ...the busy, dense areas off Cedar and Massachusetts and the more western section which is full of bike paths, parks and ball fields. Adjacent to both Davis and Porter Squares, the eastern section has easy access to both transportation and great shopping.
Check out Porter Square for a big Japanese influence including the big kinetic sculpture that soars over everything.

This neighborhood is good for families and students a like with its reasonable rents, and it is one of the most affordable sections of Cambridge. With all the greenspace of Russell Field, Comeau Field and points west, it's really popular for people who like the outdoors. Biking, running and just getting fresh air is a big draw here.