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4 University Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
(781) 488-6257
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Chapman Arms

4 University Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(781) 488-6257
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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 located in the Harvard Square Neighborhood and 02138 Zip code of Cambridge, MA. This community is professionally managed by The Wingate Companies

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 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

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Chapman Arms offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments having 488-866 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 488 sq ft 

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,450UnavailableStudio488 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Disposal
    • Heat
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Range
    • Washer

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,450

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 633 sq ft 

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,600Unavailable1 Bedroom633 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Disposal
    • Heat
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Range
    • Washer

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,600

  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 866 sq ft 

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,625Unavailable2 Bedroom866 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Heat
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Washer

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,625
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Other

  • Please Call Us Regarding Our Parking Policy. There Are Nearby Parking Garages And City Parking Available.

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2BR, 1.5BA - 967 SQ FT
Studio, 1BA

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Recycling
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
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4 University Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
(781) 488-6257
Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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Getting Around

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chapman Arms

Where is Chapman Arms located?

Chapman Arms is located at 4 University Rd near the Harvard Square area of Cambridge, MA

What is the current rent range at Chapman Arms?

Call us today for rates on the Studio to 2 options at Chapman Arms

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Chapman Arms are
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Chapman Arms Apartments are 5.93% cheaper than the average apartment in the Harvard Square area, and 10.33% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Harvard Square Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,450$2,596-$146-5.6%
    1 Bedroom$2,600$3,050-$450-14.8%
    2 Bedroom$3,625$3,533+$922.6%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,450$2,786-$336-12.1%
    1 Bedroom$2,600$3,152-$552-17.5%
    2 Bedroom$3,625$3,676-$51-1.4%

    Methodology: On 11/18/2024, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 5353 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Chapman Arms (Harvard Square), and 11335 other apartment communities in Cambridge using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 11/18/2024

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Nearby Schools

Putnam Avenue Upper School

  • Cambridge
  • 100 Putnam Avenue
  • 1 min drive/0.6 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 6-8 (251 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
6out of 10

Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Cambridge
  • 102 Putnam Avenue
  • 2 min drive/0.7 mi away
  • Public School - Grades PK-5 (332 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
8out of 10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

  • Cambridge
  • 459 Broadway
  • 1 min drive/0.5 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 9-12 (1867 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
6out of 10

Maria L. Baldwin

  • Cambridge
  • 85 Oxford Street
  • 2 min drive/0.7 mi away
  • Public School - Grades PK-5 (340 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
7out of 10

Vassal Lane Upper School

  • Cambridge
  • 158 Spring Street
  • 5 min drive/1.8 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 6-8 (273 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
7out of 10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Chapman Arms.

Arts Museums and LandmarksAddressDriveDistance
Longfellow Historic SiteLongfellow Historic Site3 min1.0 mi
Skywalk Observatory800 Boylston Street5 min2.6 mi
Bunker Hill MonumentBunker Hill Monument5 min2.5 mi
Big Box and RetailAddressDriveDistance
Walgreens330 River St2 min0.9 mi
Petco304 Western Ave3 min1.0 mi
Colleges and UniversitiesAddressDriveDistance
Harvard UniversityMassachusetts Hall1 min0.0 mi
Cambridge College500 Rutherford Avenue2 min0.7 mi
Lesley University1815 Massachusetts Avenue1 min0.6 mi
GroceriesAddressDriveDistance
Whole Foods340 River St2 min0.9 mi
Trader Joe's748 Memorial Dr3 min1.1 mi
Stop & Shop137 Harvard St5 min2.4 mi
HospitalsAddressDriveDistance
Mount Auburn Hospital330 Mount Auburn Street1 min0.6 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance1493 Cambridge Street3 min1.0 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute227 Babcock Street4 min1.5 mi
Military BasesAddressDriveDistance
Boston Support Center7 min3.7 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base21 min9.8 mi
Parks and RecreationAddressDriveDistance
Fenway Park4 Yawkey Way4 min2.2 mi
The Boston Public Garden87 Mount Vernon Street6 min3.0 mi
Freedom Trail148 Tremont Street7 min3.3 mi

Chapman Arms has 3 parks within 3.1 miles, including Fenway Park, The Boston Public Garden, and Freedom Trail.

Restaurants and DiningAddressDriveDistance
Atlantic Fish Company761 Boylston Street5 min2.7 mi
Sibling Rivalry525 Tremont St.7 min3.3 mi
Modern Pastry257 Hanover Street7 min3.5 mi
Shopping CentersAddressDriveDistance
Galleria At Harvard Square57 John F Kennedy St1 min0.1 mi
The Shops At Charles SquareBennett St1 min0.1 mi
One Winthrop Square1 JFK St1 min0.2 mi

Chapman Arms has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 miles.

Transit StationsAddressDriveDistance
Harvard Square Station-Red Line1400 Massachusetts Ave1 min0.2 mi
Central Square Station-Red Line622 Massachusetts Ave3 min1.2 mi
Babcock Street Station-Green Line - BBabcock St4 min1.5 mi

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,786$1,375$10,000+
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,152$900$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,676$1,375$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,266$950$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,263$825$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,171$850$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,485$900$10,000+
Cambridge 7 Bedroom Apartments $3,852$850$10,000+

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