Westgate
Westgate
Located on the west end of campus, Westgate is a five-building complex featuring a range of mostly unfurnished apartment-style units to accommodate couples and graduate students with children.
Recommended for couples and students with children
Why You'll Love It
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Community gardening and individual plot gardening
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Barbecue grill area with BBQ parties scheduled every other week in the summer by the Westgate executive committee
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Playground and courtyard with a slide, swings, and toys for children
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
Private apartment for one family with two bedrooms, combined living/dining room, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a balcony.
QTY: 60
Sample Westgate 2-bedroom apt. unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Private apartment for one family with one bedroom, combined living/dining room, one bathroom and a kitchen.
QTY: 55
Sample Westgate 1-bedroom apt. unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Private apartment for one family with one bedroom, combined living/dining room, one bathroom and a kitchen.
QTY: 4
Sample Westgate 1-bedroom apt. unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Private apartment for a couple with combined living/dining/bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen.
QTY: 81
Sample Westgate efficiency apt. unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Private apartment for one family with combined living/dining/bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen.
QTY: 6
Sample Westgate efficiency apt. unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Not all listed units or unit types are available.
* Utilities are included in your monthly rent.
BEDROOMS AND LIVING/DINING ROOMS are not furnished.
KITCHENS include a stove and refrigerator.
About the Community
Westgate is a home for couples and students with children, with a central outdoor children’s playground space, community garden, and BBQ area. Residents with babies and toddlers can also join an indoor co-op playroom. There is a lively program of activities aimed at families and couples and opportunities to get involved in the community by serving on the executive committee or helping to organize a one-off event with fellow residents.
Westgate Community Website
Reservable BARBECUE GRILL area
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Reservable BASEMENT LOUNGE
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EXERCISE ROOM with a treadmill, elliptical machine, and a stationary bike
COMMUNITY GARDEN with INDIVIDUAL GARDEN PLOTS
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PLAYROOM with children’s toys and activities
PLAYGROUND AND COURTYARD with a slide, swings, and toys for children
STORAGE SPACE assigned to each efficiency unit.
Westgate
Building W85
540 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
Westgate 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 Westgate 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.