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(781) 357-6160
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1 Langdon St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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CHR Harvard Square Communities

1 Langdon St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(781) 357-6160
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  • Studio–4 Bedrooms
  • $2,510-$7,395 Total Monthly Price
    12 Month Lease Term

    Total Monthly Price

    Base Rent
    $2,510 - $7,395
    Total Monthly Price
    $2,510 - $7,395
  • 354–2,097 Square Feet

Rent Specials

Two Months Free on Select Apartments or Up to $10,000 in Jordan's Furniture. Only 1st Month's Rent Required.

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About CHR Harvard Square Communities

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.

CHR Harvard Square Communities is located in the Harvard University Neighborhood and 02138 Zip code of Cambridge, MA. This community is professionally managed by Chestnut Hill Realty

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 24/7 emergency maintenance response
  • Air Conditioning (Select Apartments)
  • Bike Storage ( at select properties)
  • Controlled building access
  • Electronic thermostat
  • Elevator (at select properties)
  • Extra storage (at select properties)
  • Heat and hot water included
  • Historic building
  • Large closets
  • Online rent payment
  • On-site management
  • Parking (at select properties)
  • Sewer and trash included
  • Walking Distance to T
  • Zip cars

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Property Contact Info

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Call Us:
(781) 357-6160

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–4:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am–4:00 pm

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

CHR Harvard Square Communities offers Studio to 4 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,510 and having 354–2,097 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio/1 Bath

    Studio, 1 Bath, 354-500 sq ft
    Available Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $2,510Available SoonStudio/1 Bath354-500 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,510 - $2,870Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $2,510 - $2,870
      Required Monthly Fees: None

  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom/1 Bath

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 590-1236 sq ft
    Available Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $3,415Available Soon2 Bedroom/1 Bath590-1236 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,415 - $6,085Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $3,415 - $6,085
      Required Monthly Fees: None

    2 Bedroom/2 Bath

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 657-1114 sq ft
    Available Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $3,465Available Soon2 Bedroom/2 Bath657-1114 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,465 - $4,450Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $3,465 - $4,450
      Required Monthly Fees: None

  • 3 Bedrooms

    3 Bedroom/1 Bath

    From $4,400

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 805-1239 sq ft
    Total Monthly Price

    Total Monthly Price

    Base Rent
    $4,350 - $4,665
    Total Monthly Price
    $4,350 - $4,665
    Available Oct 1
    Largest 3 BedroomThis is the largest 3 Bedroom at this Property

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtPhotos
    $4,400 October 1, 202626-B1239
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Unit 26-B Gallery

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    Unit 26-B Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $4,400Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $4,400
      Required Monthly Fees: None

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $4,350 - $4,665Total Monthly Price

    3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath

    3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 878 sq ft
    Available Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $4,900Available Soon3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath878 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $4,900 - $4,995Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $4,900 - $4,995
      Required Monthly Fees: None

    3 Bedroom/2 Bath

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 882-1114 sq ft
    Available Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $4,745Available Soon3 Bedroom/2 Bath882-1114 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $4,745 - $5,380Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $4,745 - $5,380
      Required Monthly Fees: None

  • 4 Bedrooms

    4 Bedroom/2 Bath

    4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1377 sq ft
    Available Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $5,595Available Soon4 Bedroom/2 Bath1377 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $5,595Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $5,595
      Required Monthly Fees: None

    4 Bedroom/4 Bath

    4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2097 sq ft
    Available Soon

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $7,395Available Soon4 Bedroom/4 Bath2097 sq ft
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $7,395Total Monthly Price
      Base Rent: $7,395
      Required Monthly Fees: None
Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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3BR, 1.5BA - 893SF
Studio - 425SF
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Wendell Terrace - 1 Bedroom (Full)
Studio, 1BA - 445 SF
1BR, 1BA - 530 SF
2BR, 1BA - 612 SF
1BR, 1BA - 618 SF
3BR, 1.5BA - 1,114 SF
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Property Information

  • 276 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 1900

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo
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Fees and Policies

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Parking Info and Fees

Surface LotiParking Available
Other

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Recycling
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center

Interior Features

  • High Speed Internet Access

Kitchen Amenities

  • Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Crown Molding
  • Hardwood Floors
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1 Langdon St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Getting Around

  • 80 / 100 Very Walkable

    Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 80 / 100 Strong public transit

    Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally bikeable

    Exceptionally suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 40 / 100 Fairly car friendly

    Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Shopping

    Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 100 / 100 Parks

    Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes

  • 10 / 100 Noise Level

    Many sources of noise nearby

Scores provided by Local Logic

Frequently Asked Questions about CHR Harvard Square Communities

Where is CHR Harvard Square Communities located?

CHR Harvard Square Communities is located at 1 Langdon St near the Harvard University area of Cambridge, MA

What is the current rent range at CHR Harvard Square Communities?

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments at CHR Harvard Square Communities currently range from $2,510 to $7,395

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for CHR Harvard Square Communities are
  • Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Are pets allowed?

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

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at CHR Harvard Square Communities is: Two Months Free on Select Apartments or Up to $10,000 in Jordan's Furniture. Only 1st Month's Rent Required..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The CHR Harvard Square Communities Apartments are 2.13% more expensive than the average apartment in the Harvard University area, and 1.7% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Harvard University Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price Here*Neighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    3 Bedroom$4,350$4,099+$2516.1%
    Studio$2,510$2,505+$50.2%
    2 Bedroom$3,415$3,451-$36-1.0%
    4 Bedroom$5,595$5,420+$1753.2%
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

    FloorplanLowest Price Here*City Average RentCost Difference%
    3 Bedroom$4,350$4,261+$892.1%
    Studio$2,510$2,726-$216-7.9%
    2 Bedroom$3,415$4,014-$599-14.9%
    4 Bedroom$5,595$4,914+$68113.9%
    Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

    Methodology: On 09/15/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 241 other apartment communities in the immediate area around CHR Harvard Square Communities (Harvard University), and 7901 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 09/15/2026

    * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including fees

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

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

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0
1 Renters Reviews

Beautiful place, professional staff. very friendly

May 1, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
totally professional staff. however they could put blinds in the windows and a few benches in the courtyard.

Property Manager Responded

May 12, 2021
We greatly appreciate your feedback. It's always good to know that our resident services team is meeting expectations and providing friendly and conscientious service. We do routinely include window blinds in our apartments, so we are not sure what may have happened in your case. When you have a moment, please contact our resident services office so we can get more information.

Nearby Schools

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Cambridge School District
70 Rindge Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (278 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
8/10

Maria L. Baldwin

Cambridge School District
85 Oxford Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (385 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
9/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Cambridge School District
459 Broadway
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2096 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
8/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Cambridge School District
100 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (286 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
7/10

Martin Luther King, Jr. School

Cambridge School District
102 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (401 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
9/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from CHR Harvard Square Communities.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Longfellow Historic Site

Longfellow Historic Site
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

Bunker Hill Monument

Bunker Hill Monument
5 minute drive / 2.34 miles away

Museum of Science - Boston

1 Science Park
5 minute drive / 2.66 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

16 Beacon St
2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Petco

119 1st St
4 minute drive / 2.3 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Lesley University

1815 Massachusetts Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Lesley University - Porter Campus

1815 Massachusetts Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Harvard University

Massachusetts Hall
1 minute drive / 0.53 miles away

Groceries

Whole Foods

340 River St
4 minute drive / 1.35 miles away

Trader Joe's

748 Memorial Dr
4 minute drive / 1.53 miles away

Stop & Shop

137 Harvard St
6 minute drive / 2.94 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 / 0.89 miles away

Arbour Human Resource Institute

227 Babcock Street
4 minute drive / 2.02 miles away

Military Bases

Boston Support Center

7 minute drive / 3.61 miles away

Hanscom Air Force Base

20 minute drive / 9.6 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Fenway Park

4 Yawkey Way
5 minute drive / 2.55 miles away

The Boston Public Garden

87 Mount Vernon Street
6 minute drive / 3.05 miles away

Freedom Trail

148 Tremont Street
7 minute drive / 3.36 miles away

CHR Harvard Square Communities has 5 parks within 3.6 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
6 minute drive / 2.91 miles away

Sibling Rivalry

525 Tremont St.
7 minute drive / 3.51 miles away

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover Street
7 minute drive / 3.52 miles away

Shopping Centers

One Winthrop Square

1 JFK St
1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away

Somerville Place

711-723 Somerville Ave
1 minute drive / 0.52 miles away

Galleria At Harvard Square

57 John F Kennedy St
1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

CHR Harvard Square Communities has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Transit Stations

Harvard Square Station-Red Line

1400 Massachusetts Ave
1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

Porter Square Station-Red Line

877 Somerville Ave
1 minute drive / 0.58 miles away

Davis Station-Red Line

12 Holland St
3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away

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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments from $1,650
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,726$1,400$9,517
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,267$825$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,014$900$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,261$900$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,914$900$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,229$1,400$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,793$900$10,000+

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