Chapman Arms
4 University Rd,
Cambridge,
MA
02138
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Monthly Rent
$2,050 - $3,700
Plus Fees12 Month Lease
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
488 - 863 sq ft
Chapman Arms is a beautiful ivy covered brick building located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Designed in 1897 by Josephine Wright Chapman, one of the nation's earliest female architects, Chapman Arms is listed in the National Register of Historic Properties, and originally served as student housing for Harvard University. While living at Chapman Arms, all that Harvard Square has to offer is right outside your front door, including some of Cambridge’s best restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Living in the center of vibrant Harvard Square you are only minutes from downtown Boston and just around the corner from the MBTA Red Line. Come check us out today!
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Property Manager on Site
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$0
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Due at Application
No Parking Available
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.
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Heat
Property Information
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Built in 2012
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50 units/4 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About Chapman Arms
Chapman Arms is a beautiful ivy covered brick building located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Designed in 1897 by Josephine Wright Chapman, one of the nation's earliest female architects, Chapman Arms is listed in the National Register of Historic Properties, and originally served as student housing for Harvard University. While living at Chapman Arms, all that Harvard Square has to offer is right outside your front door, including some of Cambridge’s best restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Living in the center of vibrant Harvard Square you are only minutes from downtown Boston and just around the corner from the MBTA Red Line. Come check us out today!
Chapman Arms is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24-hour Emergency Maintenance
- Adjacent to MBTA Red Line (Harvard Square Stop)
- Air Conditioning
- Community Room
- Controlled-Access Entry
- Downtown Location
- Heat
- Individual Climate Control
- Nearby Parks and Recreation
- Online Payments Accepted
- On-Site Laundry
- On-site Management
- On-Site Recycling Program
- Outside Patio
- Pet Friendly Community
- Washer
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Controlled Access
Recycling
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Elevator
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Patio
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Patio
Located in the historic heart of Cambridge, Harvard Square has served the community as a revered gathering place since 1630. Residents and visitors alike flock to Harvard Square to peruse the many bookstores, coffee houses, art theaters, fine restaurants, and eclectic shops. The streets of Harvard Square are brimming with public art installations, street performers, and regularly scheduled events.
Living near Harvard Square grants residents easy access to a host of commercial and cultural offerings as well as the sprawling Harvard Yard and recreational opportunities on the Charles River. Numerous apartments and condos are available for rent in the area, presenting potential renters with many options to choose from. Quick access to the T makes getting around from Harvard Square easy.
Learn more about living in Harvard SquareCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Harvard Square | Cambridge, MA | |
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| Studio | $2,197 | $2,772 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,911 | $3,278 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,460 | $4,146 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $5,234 |
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Elevator
- 24-hour Emergency Maintenance
- Adjacent to MBTA Red Line (Harvard Square Stop)
- Air Conditioning
- Community Room
- Controlled-Access Entry
- Downtown Location
- Heat
- Individual Climate Control
- Nearby Parks and Recreation
- Online Payments Accepted
- On-Site Laundry
- On-site Management
- On-Site Recycling Program
- Outside Patio
- Pet Friendly Community
- Washer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Patio
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.3 mile from Chapman Arms. Chapman Arms is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.0 miles or 16 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.0 mi |
Time and distance from Chapman Arms.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 11.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.7 mi |
Chapman Arms Photos
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Chapman Arms
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2BR, 1.5BA - 967 SQ FT
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While Chapman Arms does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Select utilities are included in rent at Chapman Arms, including water and heat. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Parking is not available at Chapman Arms. Contact this property to explore nearby options.
Chapman Arms has studios apartments renting for $2,050/mo.
Chapman Arms does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,050 for a studio, you would need to earn about $82,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Chapman Arms is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Yes! Chapman Arms offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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4 University Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
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