Flats on First Apartments in Cambridge, MA

Q: When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for Flats on First are: Monday Closed,Tuesday 10:30 am–4:00 pm ,Wednesday 10:30 am–4:00 pm ,Thursday 10:30 am–4:00 pm ,Friday 10:30 am–4:00 pm ,Saturday 10:30 am–4:00 pm ,Sunday Closed,

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Flats on First

21 Charles St
Cambridge, MA 02141
(781) 488-6207

Studio–3 Bedrooms
$2,769–$9,103Rent Pricing
439–1,303Square Feet

About Flats on First

Flats on First embodies the best of boutique living, combining the luxuries of a modern apartment community with the comforts of a close-knit neighborhood. Come home to a place of sophistication and serenity in East Cambridge.

Flats on First is located in the East Cambridge Neighborhood and 02141 Zip code of Cambridge, MA. This community is professionally managed by Willow Bridge Property Company

Unique Features and Amenities

Balconies*
bike storage
ButterflyMX Intercom System
Community Kitchen and dining
Controlled Access Parking Garage
Co-Working Spaces
Direct Access Entry*
Full-Size, High Efficiency Washer/Dryer
Game Room
Gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances
Grilling and Al Fresco Dining
Groom Room
Landscaped Courtyards With Outdoor Seating
Luxury, Wood-Grained Vinyl Flooring
Open Air Amphitheater
Open floor plans
Outdoor lounges with fire pits
Pet Friendly
Roof Deck With City Views
Schlage Smart Locks
Social Spaces With Complimentary Wifi
Stand-up Showers*
Walk-in closets*

See All Amenities

Property Contact Info

Call Us: (781) 488-6207

Ask About Our Move-In Specials

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Flats on First offers Studio to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,769 and having 439–1,303 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

Studio
1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms

From $2,790

Floorplan S2

Studio, 1 Bath, 584 sq ftAvailable Now

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Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	View Details
$2,790	Available Now	606B	592	$500	View Details Below
$2,969	June 5, 2025	202B	586	$500	View Details Below
$3,044	June 6, 2025	301B	591	$500	View Details Below

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi

Kitchen

Kitchen
Quartz Countertops

Model Rent and Fees

Price Range

$2,790 - $4,188

Rent Pricing

$2,790 - $4,188

Deposit

$500 deposit

Unit 606B Rent and Fees

Price

From $2,790

Deposit

$500 deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

$2,790 - $4,188

Unit 202B Rent and Fees

Price

From $2,969

Deposit

$500 deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

$2,790 - $4,188

Unit 301B Rent and Fees

Price

From $3,044

Deposit

$500 deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

$2,790 - $4,188

From $2,769

Floorplan S1

Studio, 1 Bath, 439 sq ftCheapest StudioThis is the cheapest Studio at this PropertyAvailable May 10

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Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$2,769	May 10, 2025	223B	465	$500

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Intercom
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Unit 223B Rent and Fees

Price

From $2,769

Deposit

$500 deposit

Model Rent and Fees

Price

$2,769 - $3,572

Floorplan S3

Studio, 1 Bath, 627 sq ftLargest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property

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Availability Details

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	S3	627 sq ft	$500

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Features

Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi

Kitchen

Kitchen
Quartz Countertops

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Price

Call For Rates

Deposit

$500 deposit

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1 Bedroom
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From $3,782
Floorplan A2
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 718 sq ftAvailable Now
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$3,782 Available Now 304C 736 $500
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Unit 304C Rent and Fees
Price
From $3,782
Deposit
$500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$3,782 - $5,825
Apartment Model: A2From $3,7821 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 718 sq ftAvailable Now
A2 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 304CApartment Model: A2From $3,7821 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 736 sq ftAvailable Now
From $3,657
Floorplan A7
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftCheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable May 9
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map View Details
$3,732 May 9, 2025 609B 764 $500 View Details Below
$3,657 May 10, 2025 511B 764 $500 View Details Below
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Balcony
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Kitchen
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Model Rent and Fees
Price Range
$3,657 - $5,687
Rent Pricing
$3,657 - $5,687
Deposit
$500 deposit
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Unit 609B Rent and Fees
Price
From $3,732
Deposit
$500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$3,657 - $5,687
Unit 511B Gallery
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Unit 511B Rent and Fees
Price
From $3,657
Deposit
$500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$3,657 - $5,687
Apartment Model: A7From $3,6571 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable May 9, 2025
A7 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 609BApartment Model: A7From $3,7321 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 764 sq ftAvailable May 9, 2025
Apartment Unit: 511BApartment Model: A7From $3,6571 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 764 sq ftAvailable May 10, 2025
From $3,757
Floorplan A8
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 794 sq ftAvailable Jul 10
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$3,757 July 10, 2025 304B 794 $500
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Unit 304B Gallery
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Unit 304B Rent and Fees
Price
From $3,757
Deposit
$500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$3,757 - $5,474
Apartment Model: A8From $3,7571 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 794 sq ftAvailable July 10, 2025
A8 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 304BApartment Model: A8From $3,7571 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 794 sq ftAvailable July 10, 2025
Floorplan A1
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 699 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable A1 699 sq ft $500
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Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
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Kitchen
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Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: A1Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 699 sq ftUnavailable
A1 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan A6
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 747 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable A6 747 sq ft $500
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Balcony
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Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: A6Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 747 sq ftUnavailable
A6 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan A3
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 813 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable A3 813 sq ft $500
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Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: A3Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 813 sq ftUnavailable
A3 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan A4H
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 896 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable A4H 896 sq ft $500
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Kitchen
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Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: A4HCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 896 sq ftUnavailable
A4H - Floorplan 1
Floorplan A5
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 897 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable A5 897 sq ft $500
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Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
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Kitchen
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Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: A5Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 897 sq ftUnavailable
A5 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan A9
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 914 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable A9 914 sq ft $500
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Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
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Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
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Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: A9Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 914 sq ftUnavailable
A9 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan A10
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1101 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable A10 1101 sq ft $500
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Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
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Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
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Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: A10Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1101 sq ftUnavailable
A10 - Floorplan 1
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2 Bedrooms
From $4,828
Floorplan B6
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 933 sq ftAvailable Jun 22
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$4,828 June 22, 2025 608B 933 $500
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Unit 608B Rent and Fees
Price
From $4,828
Deposit
$500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$4,828 - $7,794
Apartment Model: B6From $4,8282 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 933 sq ftAvailable June 22, 2025
B6 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 608BApartment Model: B6From $4,8282 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 933 sq ftAvailable June 22, 2025
Floorplan B5
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 909 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable B5 909 sq ft $500
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Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
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Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
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Price
Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: B5Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 909 sq ftUnavailable
B5 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan B1
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 977 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable B1 977 sq ft $500
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Features
Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
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Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
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Price
Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: B1Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 977 sq ftUnavailable
B1 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan B7
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1050 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable B7 1050 sq ft $500
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Features
Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
Kitchen
Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
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Price
Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: B7Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1050 sq ftUnavailable
B7 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan B2
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1149 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable B2 1149 sq ft $500
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Features
Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
Kitchen
Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
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Price
Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: B2Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1149 sq ftUnavailable
B2 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan B3
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1152 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable B3 1152 sq ft $500
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Features
Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
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Kitchen
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Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: B3Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1152 sq ftUnavailable
B3 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan B4
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1204 sq ft
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable B4 1204 sq ft $500
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Features
Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
Kitchen
Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
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Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: B4Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1204 sq ftUnavailable
B4 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan B8
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1221 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit
Unavailable B8 1221 sq ft $500
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Features
Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
Kitchen
Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
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Price
Call For Rates
Deposit
$500 deposit
Apartment Model: B8Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1221 sq ftUnavailable
B8 - Floorplan 1
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3 Bedrooms
From $6,727
Floorplan C1
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1303 sq ftAvailable Jul 7
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Property Map
$6,727 July 7, 2025 421B 1303 $500
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Balcony
Intercom
Wi-Fi
Kitchen
Kitchen
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Unit 421B Gallery
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Unit 421B Rent and Fees
Price
From $6,727
Deposit
$500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
$6,727 - $9,103
Apartment Model: C1From $6,7273 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1303 sq ftAvailable July 7, 2025
C1 - Floorplan 1
Apartment Unit: 421BApartment Model: C1From $6,7273 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1303 sq ftAvailable July 7, 2025

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$3,782	Available Now	304C	736	$500

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map	View Details
$3,732	May 9, 2025	609B	764	$500		View Details Below
$3,657	May 10, 2025	511B	764	$500		View Details Below

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$3,757	July 10, 2025	304B	794	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	A1	699 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	A6	747 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	A3	813 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	A4H	896 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	A5	897 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	A9	914 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	A10	1101 sq ft	$500

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$4,828	June 22, 2025	608B	933	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	B5	909 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	B1	977 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	B7	1050 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	B2	1149 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	B3	1152 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	B4	1204 sq ft	$500

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit
Unavailable	B8	1221 sq ft	$500

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$6,727	July 7, 2025	421B	1303	$500

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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Call us at: (781) 488-6207 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

136 Units
5 Stories
Built in 2021
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Lease Terms

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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Pet Policy - Cats and Dogs

2 Pet Limit
Dogs and Cats
100 lb Weight Limit

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Parking Fees & Info

Parking Other

Other

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

Balconies*
bike storage
ButterflyMX Intercom System
Community Kitchen and dining
Controlled Access Parking Garage
Co-Working Spaces
Direct Access Entry*
Full-Size, High Efficiency Washer/Dryer
Game Room
Gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances
Grilling and Al Fresco Dining
Groom Room
Landscaped Courtyards With Outdoor Seating
Luxury, Wood-Grained Vinyl Flooring
Open Air Amphitheater
Open floor plans
Outdoor lounges with fire pits
Pet Friendly
Roof Deck With City Views
Schlage Smart Locks
Social Spaces With Complimentary Wifi
Stand-up Showers*
Walk-in closets*

On-Site Services

Package Service

Community Features

Lounge

Outdoor Features

Courtyard
Controlled Access
Deck

Recreation and Fitness

Fitness Center
Gameroom
Bicycle Storage

Interior Features

Balcony
Intercom
Wi Fi

Kitchen Amenities

Kitchen
Quartz Countertops

Living Area Features

Walk In Closets
Vinyl Flooring

Ask About Our Amenities

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!

Currently Closed

By Appointment

(781) 488-6207

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:30 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday	10:30 am–4:00 pm
Thursday	10:30 am–4:00 pm
Friday	10:30 am–4:00 pm
Saturday	10:30 am–4:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

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Getting Around

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Scores provided by Walk Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Flats on First

Where is Flats on First located?

Flats on First is located at 21 Charles St near the East Cambridge area of Cambridge, MA

What is the current rent range at Flats on First?

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments at Flats on First currently range from $2,769 to $9,103

When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for Flats on First are
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Friday 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Yes. Pets are allowed at Flats on First. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.

Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Nice Value3.4
The Flats on First Apartments are 16.63% more expensive than the average apartment in the East Cambridge area, and 26.0% more expensive than the average apartment city-wide.
Rent Comparison to the East Cambridge Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $2,769 $3,169 -$400 -12.6%
1 Bedroom $3,657 $3,637 +$20 0.5%
2 Bedroom $4,828 $4,074 +$754 18.5%
3 Bedroom $6,727 $4,201 +$2,526 60.1%
Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge
Floorplan Lowest Price Here City Average Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $2,769 $2,705 +$64 2.4%
1 Bedroom $3,657 $3,190 +$467 14.6%
2 Bedroom $4,828 $3,729 +$1,099 29.5%
3 Bedroom $6,727 $4,271 +$2,456 57.5%
Methodology: On 04/02/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1589 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Flats on First (East Cambridge), and 20408 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 04/02/2025
Transit Friendly 3.2
Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$2,769	$3,169	-$400	-12.6%
1 Bedroom	$3,657	$3,637	+$20	0.5%
2 Bedroom	$4,828	$4,074	+$754	18.5%
3 Bedroom	$6,727	$4,201	+$2,526	60.1%

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$2,769	$2,705	+$64	2.4%
1 Bedroom	$3,657	$3,190	+$467	14.6%
2 Bedroom	$4,828	$3,729	+$1,099	29.5%
3 Bedroom	$6,727	$4,271	+$2,456	57.5%

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.9

2 Renters Reviews

ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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Poor management practices
April 14, 2023
The apartments are modern and well-designed, if a bit small and short on storage space, and the appliances are way nicer than what you'd find in a normal apartment building in Boston. However, there is absolutely no insulation between floors. You will hear every step your upstairs neighbor takes, and each one will sound like a 20-lb weight being dropped on the floor. It's a shame because the building is otherwise very peaceful, and the neighborhood is really a nice place to live. Update: ...
After four months of living here, I have to take off a star due to issues with the building services and the finishings in the unit. Just too many problems for what this place charges in rent. As far as the building goes: 1) There's not a package room as is advertised on the website, and the package lockers have been down since late September, with no indication as to when they will be fixed. The building management blames the vendor, but they also haven't found any other solution to the problem. They just scatter everyone's packages all over the floor of the mail area, unsecured, and don't send any notifications when you receive something. 2) The after-hours maintenance staff isn't responsive. There's not a number to call if you have an after-hours maintenance issue; you just have to submit a request through the resident app and hope someone sees it. I had a lock-out issue once, and, after waiting a half-hour for a maintenance person to arrive and then another 40 minutes for the person to try to unlock my door, I finally just went and stayed in a hotel for the night. As far as the units, the main window in my apartment is without window treatment of any kind. Management said something about them either ordering or receiving the wrong kind of blinds for that window and then told me I could provide the window treatment on my own. Not OK for what this place charges. Update #2: I can now echo one of the other reviews here. I've had packages go missing as well. Contrary to what the website says, there is no "24-hour package room". Management just lets packages be scattered all over the floors by the mailboxes, unsecured and unorganized. Not even a basic level of competence on display here.
- Property Manager Responded
  April 18, 2023
  Hello There, we're disappointed to hear your experience wasn't up to par. We'd appreciate the chance to hear your concerns in-depth and suggest appropriate solutions. Please contact us at flatsonfirst@lincolnapts.com or 1 617-468-1400. We're confident that we can turn your experience around, and look forward to getting correcting it!
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Poor noise isolation
September 5, 2022
The facilities are all very nice and new but the noise isolation isn't up to par. I can hear upstairs stomping, showering, running taps etc. Just moved in and it's already getting on my nerves
- Property Manager Responded
  September 15, 2022
  Hello There, Please be sure to contact our team to discuss this matter. Thank you, The Flats on First Team
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Putnam Avenue Upper School

Cambridge

100 Putnam Avenue

Public School - Grades 6-8 (251 Students)

In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Flats on First.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Museum of Science - Boston

1 Science Park

1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

Bunker Hill Monument

2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

USS Constitution Museum

Charleston Navy Yard, Building 22

3 minute drive / 1.06 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Petco

119 1st St

1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

Walgreens

16 Beacon St

3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Macy's

1 Summer St

4 minute drive / 1.46 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Bunker Hill Community College

250 Rutherford Avenue

1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

77 Massachusetts Avenue

3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Suffolk University

8 Ashburton Place

3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

Groceries

Star Market

53 Huntington Ave

4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

Whole Foods

15 Westland Ave

5 minute drive / 1.84 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr

5 minute drive / 1.92 miles away

Hospitals

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

243 Charles Street

2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street

2 minute drive / 0.78 miles away

Shriners Hospital For Children - Boston

51 Blossom Street

2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

25 minute drive / 11.69 miles away

Parks and Recreation

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street

3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Boston Common

Tremont Street

3 minute drive / 1.31 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street

3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

Flats on First has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including The Boston Public Garden, Boston Common, Freedom Trail, The Freedom Trail, and New England Holocaust Museum.

Restaurants and Dining

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street

4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston Street

4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away

Legal Sea Foods

255 State Street

4 minute drive / 1.63 miles away

Shopping Centers

Cambridgeside Galleria

100 Cambridgeside Pl

1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

Twin City Plaza

14-22 McGrath Hwy

1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away

Bunker Hill Mall

5-31 Austin St

2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

Flats on First has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.

Transit Stations

Lechmere Station-Green Line - E

85 Cambridge St

1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

Community College Station-Orange Line

Austin Street and Rutherford Ave

1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

Kendall Station-Red Line

97 Carleton St

1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Cambridge Studio Apartments	$2,705	$1,300	$10,000+
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments	$3,190	$800	$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,729	$2,000	$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments	$4,271	$1,075	$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments	$5,243	$250	$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments	$6,300	$995	$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments	$8,016	$4,000	$10,000+

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