Two Months Free on Select Apartments or Up to $10,000 in Jordan's Furniture. Only 1st Month's Rent Required. 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.
Special offer
CHR Harvard Square Communities
1642 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Apartment building
1-3 beds
Other parking
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
 Unit 26-16Currently unavailable 1 bd, 1 ba | 640 | Sep 1 | $3,190 |
Unit 3-04Currently unavailable 1 bd, 1 ba | 618 | Sep 1 | $3,495 |
 Unit 702Currently unavailable 2 bd, 1 ba | 1,001 | Oct 1 | $4,670 |
 Unit 55-04Currently unavailable 3 bd, 2 ba | 1,082 | Sep 1 | $5,295 |
What's special
Office hours
| Day | Open 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
Parking
- Parking Lot: Other
Lease terms
- 12
Utilities included in rent
- Garbage
- Heat
- Hot water
- Sewer
Pet essentials
- DogsDogs are not allowed
- CatsCats are not allowed
- OtherOther are not allowed
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: Peabody
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Cambridge
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions
CHR Harvard Square Communities is located at 1642 Massachusetts Ave in Peabody, Cambridge, MA. The surrounding area includes approximately 20 restaurants and cafes within 1 mile, such as Honeycomb Creamery, Cafe Rustica, and Felipe's Taqueria.
The nearest public transit stop is MBTA Bus Stop / Waterhouse Street at Massachusetts Ave, approximately 0.2 miles away.
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Cambridge is currently $3,400 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
CHR Harvard Square Communities is located within 0.5 miles of Harvard Square, 0.5 miles of Longfellow National Historic Site, and 0.6 miles of Brattle Square.
CHR Harvard Square Communities is located near 3 grocery stores, including 0.5 miles from L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates, 0.7 miles from Savenor's Butcher & Market, and 0.7 miles from The Wine & Cheese Cask. Additional shopping options, including Porter Square Books, are approximately 0.4 miles away.
The total price for an apartment unit in CHR Harvard Square Communities ranges from $3,190 to $5,295. The total price will vary by floor plan, unit size, and unit amenities.
Rent in Cambridge has decreased by $20 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to CHR Harvard Square Communities include Maria L. Baldwin School, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
