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Call for Rent
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
439 - 1,303 sq ft
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Walk-In Closets
- Deck
- Controlled Access
- Balcony
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 316Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 440availibility Now
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Unit 303Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 628availibility Dec 27
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Unit 303Cprice Call for Rentsquare feet 699availibility Now
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Unit 609Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 764availibility Now
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Unit 213Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 914availibility Now
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Unit 102Cprice Call for Rentsquare feet 896availibility Dec 14
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Unit 204Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 795availibility Feb 4, 2026
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Unit 207Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 911availibility Jan 13, 2026
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Unit 316Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 440availibility Now
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Unit 303Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 628availibility Dec 27
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Unit 303Cprice Call for Rentsquare feet 699availibility Now
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Unit 609Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 764availibility Now
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Unit 213Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 914availibility Now
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Unit 102Cprice Call for Rentsquare feet 896availibility Dec 14
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Unit 204Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 795availibility Feb 4, 2026
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Unit 207Bprice Call for Rentsquare feet 911availibility Jan 13, 2026
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Monthly Electric/Gas FeeYou may be required to obtain applicable utilities independently Charged per unit.Varies
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Personal Liability InsuranceObtain independent policy or use recommended insurer Charged per unit.Varies
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Monthly Sewer FeeMonthly Water Fee Charged per unit.Varies
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Monthly Water FeeMonthly Water Fee Charged per unit.Varies
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Move-In
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Security DepositOr up to 1 months rent based on application screening results Charged per unit.$500
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First Month's Rent DepositCredited toward the required first month's rent Charged per unit.Varies
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Due at Move-In
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Dogs
100 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:NoneRead More Read LessComments
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Cats
100 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:Comments
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Other Pets
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Pet Rent$60 per cat. $85 per dog. 2 pet maximum. Charged per pet.$50 - $170 / mo
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Other
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Garage RentalGarage Rent Charged per vehicle.$175 / mo
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Personal Liability Renters InsuranceRecommended insurer if not submitting independent policy. Charged per unit.$18.75 / mo
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Automatic Renters Insurance (If coverage lapses)Personal liability renters insurance applied if previously obtained coverage lapses. Charged per unit.$15 / mo
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NSF FeeReturned check or rejected electronic payment fee Charged per unit.$50 / occurrence
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Month-to-Month FeeMonth-to-Month Fee Charged per unit.$700 / occurrence
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Additional Security DepositUp to 1 months rent based on application screening results Charged per unit.Varies
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Court FeeLegal/Eviction Fee Charged per unit.Varies
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Move Out Cleaning FeeUnit returned unclean at move-out Charged per unit.Varies
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Key Fob ReplacementKey Fob Replacement Charged per unit.$5 - $50 / occurrence
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Move Out Fob FeeKey fob unreturned/lost at move-out. Charged per unit.$50 / occurrence
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Late FeeApplied to rent over 30 days past due Charged per unit.Varies
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Lease Buy Out FeeLease Buy Out Fee Charged per unit.Varies
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Legal/Eviction FeeLegal/Eviction Fee Charged per unit.Varies
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Move Out Damage FeeFee for damages found at move-out Charged per unit.Varies
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
Property Information
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Built in 2021
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136 units/5 stories
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Energy Star Rated
Matterport 3D Tours
About Flats on First
Flats on First embodies the best of boutique living, combining the luxuries of a modern apartment community with the comforts of a close-knit neighborhood. Come home to a place of sophistication and serenity in East Cambridge.
Flats on First is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02141 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Balconies*
- Social Spaces With Complimentary Wifi
- Game Room
- Outdoor Lounges With Fire Pits
- Pet Friendly
- Schlage Smart Locks
- Butterflymx Intercom System
- Grilling And Al Fresco Dining
- Open Air Amphitheater
- Open Floor Plans
- Roof Deck With City Views
- Controlled Access Parking Garage
- Co-Working Spaces
- Full-Size, High Efficiency Washer/Dryer
- Stand-Up Showers*
- Direct Access Entry*
- Community Kitchen And Dining
- Landscaped Courtyards With Outdoor Seating
- Luxury, Wood-Grained Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets*
- Bike Storage
- Gourmet Kitchens With Stainless Steel Appliances
- Groom Room
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Controlled Access
Bicycle Storage
Package Service
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Walk-In Closets
Wi-Fi
Deck
Vinyl Flooring
- Wi-Fi
- Intercom
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Deck
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Lounge
- Courtyard
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
- Gameroom
- Balconies*
- Social Spaces With Complimentary Wifi
- Game Room
- Outdoor Lounges With Fire Pits
- Pet Friendly
- Schlage Smart Locks
- Butterflymx Intercom System
- Grilling And Al Fresco Dining
- Open Air Amphitheater
- Open Floor Plans
- Roof Deck With City Views
- Controlled Access Parking Garage
- Co-Working Spaces
- Full-Size, High Efficiency Washer/Dryer
- Stand-Up Showers*
- Direct Access Entry*
- Community Kitchen And Dining
- Landscaped Courtyards With Outdoor Seating
- Luxury, Wood-Grained Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets*
- Bike Storage
- Gourmet Kitchens With Stainless Steel Appliances
- Groom Room
- Wi-Fi
- Intercom
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Deck
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.
The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.
Learn more about living in Cambridge| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Lechmere Station, located 0.3 mile from Flats on First. Flats on First is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.3 miles or 9 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
Time and distance from Flats on First.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Museum of Science
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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New England Aquarium
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 28 min | 14.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 18.0 mi |
Property Ratings at Flats on First
The apartments are modern and well-designed, if a bit small and short on storage space, and the appliances are way nicer than what you'd find in a normal apartment building in Boston. However, there is absolutely no insulation between floors. You will hear every step your upstairs neighbor takes, and each one will sound like a 20-lb weight being dropped on the floor. It's a shame because the building is otherwise very peaceful, and the neighborhood is really a nice place to live. Update: After four months of living here, I have to take off a star due to issues with the building services and the finishings in the unit. Just too many problems for what this place charges in rent. As far as the building goes: 1) There's not a package room as is advertised on the website, and the package lockers have been down since late September, with no indication as to when they will be fixed. The building management blames the vendor, but they also haven't found any other solution to the problem. They just scatter everyone's packages all over the floor of the mail area, unsecured, and don't send any notifications when you receive something. 2) The after-hours maintenance staff isn't responsive. There's not a number to call if you have an after-hours maintenance issue; you just have to submit a request through the resident app and hope someone sees it. I had a lock-out issue once, and, after waiting a half-hour for a maintenance person to arrive and then another 40 minutes for the person to try to unlock my door, I finally just went and stayed in a hotel for the night. As far as the units, the main window in my apartment is without window treatment of any kind. Management said something about them either ordering or receiving the wrong kind of blinds for that window and then told me I could provide the window treatment on my own. Not OK for what this place charges. Update #2: I can now echo one of the other reviews here. I've had packages go missing as well. Contrary to what the website says, there is no "24-hour package room". Management just lets packages be scattered all over the floors by the mailboxes, unsecured and unorganized. Not even a basic level of competence on display here.
Property Manager at Flats on First, Responded To This Review
Hello There, we're disappointed to hear your experience wasn't up to par. We'd appreciate the chance to hear your concerns in-depth and suggest appropriate solutions. Please contact us at flatsonfirst@lincolnapts.com or 1 617-468-1400. We're confident that we can turn your experience around, and look forward to getting correcting it!
The facilities are all very nice and new but the noise isolation isn't up to par. I can hear upstairs stomping, showering, running taps etc. Just moved in and it's already getting on my nerves
Property Manager at Flats on First, Responded To This Review
Hello There, Please be sure to contact our team to discuss this matter. Thank you, The Flats on First Team
Flats on First Photos
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1BR, 1BA - 684SF
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Flats on First does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Yes, Flats on First welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
Yes! Flats on First offers 5 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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