70 Amherst
View from Amherst Street
70 Amherst
Located on the east side of campus, 70 Amherst is mostly comprised of furnished single bedrooms with shared kitchens and community bathrooms, as well as some unfurnished one bedroom apartments for couples. It features a well-equipped gym, piano room, and courtyard with heaters.
Recommended for individuals and couples
Why You’ll Love It
Two workout rooms with weight training, cardio and yoga equipment
Large community space for hosting events and casual gatherings
Reservable piano room with upright and baby
grand pianos
Sample 70 Amherst. Please note that specific unit types, fixtures, and finishes may vary.
PIANO ROOM with upright and baby grand pianos
WORKOUT ROOMS with cardio, weight training and yoga equipment
COURTYARD with seating and heaters
COMMUNITY SPACE with kitchenette, dining room, vending machines, and a pool table
Apartments
This community has a Renewable License for MIT graduate students and Non-Renewable License for visitors, affiliates, postdocs, cross-registered students.
Unit Type
Size
Price
QTY
Description
Unit Plan
~125 sf
$1,075*
119
Furnished bedroom for one resident, with shared kitchen and bathroom in hallway
Large Single Room
~240 sf
$1,259*
9
Furnished bedroom for one resident, with shared kitchen and bathroom in hallway.
1-Bedroom Apt.
~500 sf
$2,448*
5
Private, unfurnished apartment for a couple** with a bathroom, living room, and kitchen.
Apartments
This community has a Renewable License for MIT graduate students and Non-Renewable License for visitors, affiliates, postdocs, cross-registered students.
Single Room ~125 sf $1,075*
Large Single Room ~240 sf $1,259*
Furnished bedroom for one resident, with shared kitchen and bathroom in hallway.
QTY: 9
1-Bedroom Apt. ~500 sf $2,448*
Private, unfurnished apartment for a couple** with a bathroom, living room, and kitchen.
QTY: 5
Not all listed units or unit types are available.
* Utilities are included in your monthly rent. The residence assesses an additional $5 monthly house tax to pay for community activities.
** Couples must submit proof of family documentation before you move in.
Bedrooms in single rooms are furnished with an extra-long twin bed & mattress, wardrobe, bookcase, desk, and desk chair.
Shared Kitchens on each floor with lockable cabinets, stove, refrigerator, and microwave.
Community Bathrooms include multiple private bathroom units with a shower, toilet, and sink on each floor, with a ratio of 4.3 residents to each toilet.
About the Community
The residence at 70 Amherst served as the Institute’s first dormitory. It is situated adjacent to the residence of the President of MIT and features neo-classic architectural details reflecting the original buildings on the Institute’s Cambridge campus. The residence has multiple social events to welcome new and returning graduate students alike, with a cozy atmosphere fostered by the residence’s primarily single-bedroom layout.
About the Community
The residence at 70 Amherst served as the Institute’s first dormitory. It is situated adjacent to the residence of the President of MIT and features neo-classic architectural details reflecting the original buildings on the Institute’s Cambridge campus. The residence has multiple social events to welcome new and returning graduate students alike, with a cozy atmosphere fostered by the residence’s primarily single-bedroom layout.
Piano room with upright and baby grand piano 
Workout Rooms with cardio, weight training and yoga equipment
Large Study room with seating, desks, and chalkboard
Reservable video conference room
Laundry room with washers & dryers
Courtyard with seating and heaters
Community space with kitchenette, dining room, vending machines, and a pool table
Seasonal AIR CONDITIONING and HEATING included in cost.
70 Amherst
Building E2
70 Amherst Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
70 Amherst Community Website
Renewal Policy
MIT Graduate Students: Renewable License
Visitors, Affiliates, Postdocs, Cross-Registered Students: Non-Renewable License
Construction Rider
Construction projects in an around 70 Amherst may affect residents. Learn more about anticipated impacts of nearby construction.
Pet Policy
Pets are prohibited in any undergraduate or graduate residence unless specifically noted. Please read the full pet policy for more information.
