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  • 2 Chester St

    2 Chester St, Cambridge, MA 02140

    Located in North Cambridge, Cambridge zip code 02140
    Apartment building
    Pet-friendly
    Air conditioning available
    Shared laundry
    5–unit building
    605–1,505 sqft
    2 bedrooms
    1.5–2 bathrooms

    What's special

    With a prime Cambridge location three blocks from Davis Square in Somerville and five blocks from Porter Square, 9 & 15 Chester Street offer all of the excitement and convenience of city living on a quiet side street close to Massachusetts Avenue. (RLNE7935295)

    Facts, features & policies

    Building amenities

    Services & facilities
    • Shared laundry

    Policies

    Smoking
    • This is a smoke free building
    Utilities included in rent
    • Water
    • Heat

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Garbage disposal
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Cooling
    • Air conditioning

    Special features

    • Smoke-free building

    Neighborhood: North Cambridge

    Areas of interest

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

    Building Location

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Excellent Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Cambridge

    Peabody School
    Grades PK-5 • 0.2 miles
    7/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    8/10
    Student Progress Rating
    6/10
    Rindge Avenue Upper School
    Grades 6-8 • 0.2 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    9/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    John F. Kennedy Elementary School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.6 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    9/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10

    North Cambridge sits at the city’s northern edge, with residential streets, small commercial corridors and the Alewife area shaping its feel. The Minuteman Bikeway runs through the neighborhood, while nearby Alewife Brook Reservation offers paths and open green space. Fresh Pond Reservation is also close for walking and outdoor time. The neighborhood’s history is reflected in its older homes and the former rail corridor now used for the bikeway. Red Line service at Alewife and several bus routes connect the area with other parts of Cambridge and Boston; cycling and walking are practical for local errands. Shops, cafés and casual dining cluster along Massachusetts Avenue and near the transit station, with broader shopping options nearby. For North Cambridge, median rent is $3,300 per month, with a typical range of $1,150 to $6,500.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 2 Chester St?

    2 Chester St has a walk score of 98, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of 2 Chester St?

    2 Chester St has a transit score of 74, it has excellent transit.

    What schools are assigned to 2 Chester St?

    The schools assigned to 2 Chester St include Peabody School, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

    Does 2 Chester St have in-unit laundry?

    No, but 2 Chester St has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is 2 Chester St in?

    2 Chester St is in the North Cambridge neighborhood in Cambridge, MA.

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