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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Hardwood floors
  • Picnic area
  • Eat-in kitchens
  • Additional storage
  • Built-in grills
  • Spacious upgraded apartments

Location

16 Forest Street, #19a, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, United States|Aggasiz - Harvard University
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Management

Akelius Real Estate Management LLC

Leasing office

(844) 338-5721 ext. 9582

Property Overview

Forest Court is a highly rated property with excellent amenities, achieving an overall Zumper rating of 8.8 and perfect scores for price and amenities. The property features hardwood floors, eat-in kitchens, and picnic areas, while its location offers remarkable proximity to top-rated schools and essential services. Additionally, the community is pet-friendly, with ample outdoor space and nearby dog parks, enhancing the overall living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Forest Court is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Forest Court has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

One Bedroom One Bathroom1 bed1 bath535 sqft$3,100–$3,300 /mo4 units available
Two Bedroom One Bath2 bed1 bath870 sqft$3,750 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Forest Court

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor

Appliances

DishwasherEfficient Appliances
Garbage DisposalGas Range
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
RefrigeratorWasher and Dryer

Tech

Cable ReadyHigh-Speed Internet

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
EV ChargingOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Barbecue/Picnic AreaBike Racks
CourtyardGate
Off-Street ParkingOutdoor Space
Storage

Services

On-Site MaintenanceRecycling

Neighborhood

Transportation
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. 2 cats max, restrictions apply. No dogs allowed. | Restrictions: None.

$50

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About Forest Court

HomeApartments in CambridgeAggasiz - Harvard University Forest Court

Forest Court cost $2,875–$4,000 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: ev charging and controlled access. Located at 16 Forest Street, #19a, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140, United States, Forest Court has 1 — 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Cambridge, renting an apartment at Forest Court is 11% more expensive per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Cambridge include but are not limited to: 80 Cambridgepark Drive, 899 Congress Street, 30 Caldwell Street, 1555 Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Forest Court is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Forest Court has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Forest Court
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Forest Court offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Forest Court stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—cats allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Forest Court is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Forest Court does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Forest Court is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Forest Court compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Aggasiz - Harvard University

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 24% higher than 1-bedrooms in Aggasiz - Harvard University.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Forest Court to be 14% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Aggasiz - Harvard University.

Median rents as of Nov 22 2025.
Aggasiz - Harvard University
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,572
January 2024$2,583
February 2024$2,633
March 2024$2,670
April 2024$2,647
May 2024$2,680
June 2024$2,683
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
November 2025$2,528
A table of studio rental data trends in Aggasiz - Harvard University
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,510
January 2024$2,510
February 2024$2,250
March 2024$2,418
April 2024$2,530
May 2024$2,610
June 2024$2,623
July 2024$2,453
August 2024$2,140
September 2024$2,212
October 2024$2,184
November 2024$2,515
December 2024$2,212
January 2025$2,156
February 2025$2,150
March 2025$2,617
April 2025$2,737
May 2025$2,729
June 2025$2,669
July 2025$2,666
August 2025$2,643
September 2025$2,460
October 2025$2,071
November 2025$2,125

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near Forest Court

Maria L. Baldwin School

85 oxford st

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

Graham & Parks School

44 linnaean st

cambridge, MA, 2140

PK, K-5Public
A

The Andrew Peabody School

70 rindge ave

cambridge, MA, 2140

PK, K-5Public
A

John M. Tobin Montessori School

197 vassal ln

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around #19a near 16 Forest Street

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 16 Forest Street, #19a

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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