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1781-1791 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Frost Terrace

1781-1791 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
(857) 320-3444
Frost Terrace in Cambridge, MA - Building Photo
  • Studio–3 Bedrooms
  • $1,696-$2,381 Plus Fees
    12 Month Lease Term
  • 517–1,336 Square Feet

About Frost Terrace

Frost Terrace consists of forty (40) 100% affordable apartment homes, located in bustling Porter Square, Cambridge. The convenient location is close to many amenities such as local schools, places of worship, stores, eateries and public transportation. Surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping, the apartments at Frost Terrace were meticulously designed between four buildings, three of which were existing and have been restored to their historic integrity. A new building located at the middle of the site encompasses a more modern design and a community room as an amenity to building residents.

Frost Terrace is located in the Aggasiz Neighborhood and 02140 Zip code of Cambridge, MA. This community is professionally managed by Peabody Properties, Inc.

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
ThursdayClosed
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Frost Terrace offers Studio to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,696 and having 517–1,336 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio 60%

    Studio, 1 Bath, 517 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,696Call for AvailabilityStudio 60%517 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Green Community
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Oven

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $1,696
  • 1 Bedroom

    One Bedroom 60%

    $1,936

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 764 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Sep 21

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,936 September 21, 202689-003764

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Green Community
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Oven

    Unit 89-003 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,936

    Model Lease Information

    Price

    • $1,936Plus Fees
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Two Bedroom 60%

    $2,157

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1082 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $2,157Available Now89-2041082
    $2,157Available Now89-3041082

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Green Community
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Oven

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $2,157

    Unit 89-204 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,157

    Model Lease Information

    Price

    • $2,157Plus Fees

    Unit 89-304 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,157

    Model Lease Information

    Price

    • $2,157Plus Fees
  • 3 Bedrooms

    Three Bedroom 60%

    $2,381

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1336 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,381Available Now89-2051336

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Green Community
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Oven

    Unit 89-205 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,381

    Model Lease Information

    Price

    • $2,381Plus Fees
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 40 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 2022

Income Restrictions At Frost Terrace

Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.

# Persons60% Income Limit
1$72,000
2$82,320
3$92,580
4$102,840
5$111,120
6$119,340
income restriction

To qualify, you must be equal to or below those in the chart, based on the number of persons living in the dwelling.

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

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Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Property Manager On Site
  • Car Charging Station
  • Public Transportation
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Multi Use Room

Recreation and Fitness

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Playground

Interior Features

  • Green Community
  • Heating

Kitchen Amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Oven

Living Area Features

  • Hardwood Floors

Outdoor Features

  • Porch
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1781-1791 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Getting Around

  • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

    Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 80 / 100 Strong public transit

    Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 70 / 100 Moderately bikeable

    Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 40 / 100 Fairly car friendly

    Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Shopping

    Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 10 / 100 Noise Level

    Many sources of noise nearby

Scores provided by Local Logic

Frequently Asked Questions about Frost Terrace

Where is Frost Terrace located?

Frost Terrace is located at 1781-1791 Massachusetts Ave near the Aggasiz area of Cambridge, MA

What is the current rent range at Frost Terrace?

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Frost Terrace currently range from $1,696 to $2,381

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Frost Terrace are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.0

    The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

  • Affordability Great Value3.8

    The Frost Terrace Apartments are 36.55% cheaper than the average apartment in the Aggasiz area, and 42.0% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Aggasiz Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,936$3,002-$1,066-35.5%
    2 Bedroom$2,157$3,418-$1,261-36.9%
    3 Bedroom$2,381$4,048-$1,667-41.2%
    Studio$1,696$2,516-$820-32.6%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,936$3,252-$1,316-40.5%
    2 Bedroom$2,157$4,034-$1,877-46.5%
    3 Bedroom$2,381$4,255-$1,874-44.0%
    Studio$1,696$2,693-$997-37.0%

    Methodology: On 08/28/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 162 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Frost Terrace (Aggasiz), and 9967 other apartment communities in Cambridge using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 08/28/2026

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

  • Eco-Friendly 3.6

    The Eco-Friendly Lifestyle score highlights how amenities and features at top local communities may support environmentally friendly, clean, and energy efficient living.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.6-star Eco-Friendly rating is based on the following features:

    • Green Community
    • Car Charging Station(s)
    • Public Transportation
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Nearby Schools

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Cambridge School District
70 Rindge Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (278 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Cambridge School District
459 Broadway
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2096 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
8/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Cambridge School District
100 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (286 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away
7/10

Maria L. Baldwin

Cambridge School District
85 Oxford Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (385 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
8/10

Peabody

Cambridge School District
70 Rindge Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (320 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
7/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Frost Terrace.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Longfellow Historic Site

Longfellow Historic Site
5 minute drive / 1.76 miles away

Bunker Hill Monument

Bunker Hill Monument
5 minute drive / 2.46 miles away

Museum of Science - Boston

1 Science Park
6 minute drive / 2.96 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

343-345 Broadway
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Target

1 Mystic View Rd
5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Lesley University - Porter Campus

1815 Massachusetts Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

Lesley University

1815 Massachusetts Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

Tufts University - Medford - Somerville Campus

419 Boston Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.11 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

340 River St
4 minute drive / 2.02 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
4 minute drive / 2.21 miles away

Star Market

53 Huntington Ave
7 minute drive / 3.57 miles away

Hospitals

Mount Auburn Hospital

330 Mount Auburn Street
3 minute drive / 1.27 miles away

Cambridge Health Alliance

1493 Cambridge Street
4 minute drive / 1.35 miles away

Arbour Human Resource Institute

227 Babcock Street
5 minute drive / 2.71 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

8 minute drive / 3.83 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

19 minute drive / 9.22 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
6 minute drive / 3.19 miles away

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street
7 minute drive / 3.44 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street
8 minute drive / 3.75 miles away

Frost Terrace has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Fenway Park, The Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and The Freedom Trail.

Restaurants and Dining

Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston Street
7 minute drive / 3.45 miles away

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street
8 minute drive / 3.81 miles away

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
8 minute drive / 4.02 miles away

Shopping Centers

Porter Square Shopping Center

49 White St
1 minute drive / 0.07 miles away

Porter Square Galleria

1 Porter Sq
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Somerville Place

711-723 Somerville Ave
1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Frost Terrace has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

Transit Stations

Porter Square Station-Red Line

877 Somerville Ave
1 minute drive / 0.12 miles away

Davis Station-Red Line

12 Holland St
1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Harvard Square Station-Red Line

1400 Massachusetts Ave
3 minute drive / 1.11 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,693$1,400$10,000+
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,252$800$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,034$850$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,255$850$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,872$800$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,946$1,250$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,885$900$10,000+

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