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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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Income Restrictions
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • (781) 488-6257Please Call for Rates
  • 488–866Square Feet

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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    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.

3D Tours

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

  • Controlled Access
  • 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
Monday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:30 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 Value3.4

    The Chapman Arms Apartments are 5.6% cheaper than the average apartment in the Harvard Square area, and 10.3% 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$2,569-$119-4.6%
    1 Bedroom$2,600$3,058-$458-15.0%
    2 Bedroom$3,625$3,525+$1002.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,450$2,751-$301-10.9%
    1 Bedroom$2,600$3,158-$558-17.7%
    2 Bedroom$3,625$3,709-$84-2.3%

    Methodology: On 01/26/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 5332 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Chapman Arms (Harvard Square), and 10968 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 01/26/2025

  • 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
Public School - Grades 6-8 (251 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
8/10

Martin Luther King Jr.

Cambridge
102 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (332 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Cambridge
459 Broadway
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1867 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
6/10

Maria L. Baldwin

Cambridge
85 Oxford Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (340 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
8/10

Vassal Lane Upper School

Cambridge
158 Spring Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (273 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
6/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Chapman Arms.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Longfellow Historic Site
Longfellow Historic Site
2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away
Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston Street
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away
Bunker Hill Monument
Bunker Hill Monument
5 minute drive / 2.42 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens
330 River St
1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away
Petco
304 Western Ave
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Harvard University
Massachusetts Hall
1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away
Cambridge College
500 Rutherford Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away
Lesley University
1815 Massachusetts Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods
340 River St
2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial Dr
2 minute drive / 0.86 miles away
Stop & Shop
137 Harvard St
4 minute drive / 2.25 miles away

Hospitals

Mount Auburn Hospital
330 Mount Auburn Street
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
Cambridge Health Alliance
1493 Cambridge Street
2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away
Arbour Human Resource Institute
227 Babcock Street
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center
7 minute drive / 3.52 miles away
Hanscom Air Force Base
21 minute drive / 10.01 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Fenway Park
4 Yawkey Way
5 minute drive / 1.95 miles away
The Boston Public Garden
87 Mount Vernon Street
5 minute drive / 2.77 miles away
Freedom Trail
148 Tremont Street
6 minute drive / 3.07 miles away

Chapman Arms has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Fenway Park, The Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, Boston Common, and The Freedom Trail.

Restaurants and Dining

Atlantic Fish Company
761 Boylston Street
5 minute drive / 2.45 miles away
Sibling Rivalry
525 Tremont St.
6 minute drive / 3.07 miles away
Modern Pastry
257 Hanover Street
7 minute drive / 3.36 miles away

Shopping Centers

Galleria At Harvard Square
57 John F Kennedy St
1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away
The Shops At Charles Square
Bennett St
1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away
One Winthrop Square
1 JFK St
1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away

Chapman Arms has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.

Transit Stations

Harvard Square Station-Red Line
1400 Massachusetts Ave
1 minute drive / 0.28 miles away
Central Square Station-Red Line
622 Massachusetts Ave
2 minute drive / 0.91 miles away
Babcock Street Station-Green Line - B
Babcock St
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,751$1,500$10,000+
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,158$900$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,709$1,675$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,397$800$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,344$975$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,479$975$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,394$805$10,000+

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