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    CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities

    1442 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

    • Special offer! Free Rent 1st Month on Select Apartments * No Broker Fee
    Apartment building
    Studio-3 beds
    Other parking
    Shared laundry

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,595-2,805
    382 sqft

    2 units available Aug 1

    Price: $2,595Available: Available Aug 1 2025Unit: Unit 3-C
    Price: $2,805Available: Available Aug 1 2025Unit: Unit 3-D
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    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,680-2,795
    370 sqft

    3 units avail. now | 4 units avail. Sep 1

    Price: $2,680Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 18-03
    Price: $2,695Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 18-11
    Price: $2,695Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 26-03
    Price: $2,695Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 18-07
    Price: $2,775Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 26-15
    Price: $2,790Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 22-01
    Price: $2,795Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 24-08
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    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,695
    445 sqft

    2 units available now

    Price: $2,695Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 21-12
    Price: $2,695Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 19-01
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    1 bd, 0 ba
    $3,140
    543 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 1

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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,150
    530 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 1

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    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,725-3,775
    694 sqft

    2 units available Sep 1

    Price: $3,725Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 1-11
    Price: $3,775Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 3-14
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    2 bd, 1 ba
    $3,595-3,695
    840 sqft

    2 units available Sep 1

    Price: $3,595Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 1-06
    Price: $3,695Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 1-05
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    2 bd, 1 ba
    $4,665-4,685
    1,001 sqft

    2 units available Sep 1

    Price: $4,665Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 702
    Price: $4,685Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 705
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    3 bd, 2 ba
    $4,595-5,345
    805 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 1 avail. Oct 1

    Price: $4,595Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 65-01
    Price: $5,345Available: Available Oct 1 2025Unit: Unit 55-07
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    What's special

    Crown moldingUpdated tastefully appointed residencesGranite countertopsHigh-end designer finishesTree-lined streetsCustom closet organizersHardwood floors
    **Free Rent 1st Month on Select Apartments * No Broker Fee * Heat and Hot Water Included in All Apartment Homes** The 1 and 2 bedroom residences exude the charm and character of a bygone era while offering updated, tastefully appointed residences that appeal to current tastes and lifestyles. Most of the apartments have been recently updated from top to bottom, many with open concept floor plans. High-end designer finishes include hardwood floors, crown molding, granite countertops, marble accented baths and custom closet organizers. The location is walkable, many with tree-lined streets and adjacent stately homes, and only blocks from the trendy shops and restaurants in Harvard Square. It's easy to get to and from leading educational institutions such as Harvard and MIT on foot, bike or rail at the Harvard Square T stop.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:10 am - 6 pm
    Sat:10 am - 4 pm
    Sun:11 am - 3 pm

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Fitness Center
    Other
    • Shared: Laundry Facilities
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    Services & facilities
    • Bicycle Storage: Bike Storage (At Select Properties)
    • Elevator: Elevator (At Select Properties)
    • On-Site Management
    • Online Rent Payment

    Unit Features

    Cooling
    • Air Conditioning: Air Conditioning (Select Apartments)
    Flooring
    • Hardwood: Hardwood Floors
    Internet/Satellite
    • High-speed Internet Ready: High Speed Internet Access

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • 12
    Parking
    • Parking Lot: Other

    Special Features

    • 24/7 Emergency Maintenance Response
    • Electronic Thermostat
    • Extra Storage (at Select Properties)
    • High Ceilings
    • Historic Building
    • Large Closets
    • Parking (at Select Properties)
    • Recycling
    • Walking Distance To T
    • Zip Cars

    Neighborhood: West Cambridge

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    97 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    80 / 100
    Excellent Transit
    98 / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Cambridge

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Cambridge, MA is $3,550.

    Average rent

    $3,550

    Month-over-month

    -$75

    Year-over-year

    +$25

    Available rentals

    2,466

    Cambridge, MA Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities?

    CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities has a walk score of 97, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities?

    CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities has a transit score of 80, it has excellent transit.

    What schools are assigned to CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities?

    The schools assigned to CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities include Maria L. Baldwin School, Putnam Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

    Does CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities have in-unit laundry?

    No, but CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities in?

    CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities is in the West Cambridge neighborhood in Cambridge, MA.

    Does CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities have virtual tours available?

    Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for CHR Cambridge - Harvard Square Communities.

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