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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 Plus Fees
    12 Month Lease Term
  • 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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(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 $4,670 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
     

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $2,510Call for AvailabilityStudio/1 Bath354-500 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,510 - $2,870

  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom/1 Bath

    From $4,670

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 590-1236 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Oct 1

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtPhotos
    $4,670 October 1, 20267021001

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    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

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    Unit Price

    • $4,670

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,415 - $6,085Plus Fees

    2 Bedroom/2 Bath

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 657-1114 sq ft
     

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $3,465Call for Availability2 Bedroom/2 Bath657-1114 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,465 - $4,450
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  • 3 Bedrooms

    3 Bedroom/1 Bath

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 805-1239 sq ft
     
    Largest 3 BedroomThis is the largest 3 Bedroom at this Property

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $4,350Call for Availability3 Bedroom/1 Bath805-1239 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $4,350 - $4,665

    3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath

    3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 878 sq ft
     

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $4,900Call for Availability3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath878 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $4,900 - $4,995

    3 Bedroom/2 Bath

    3 Beds, 2 Baths, 882-1114 sq ft
     

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $4,745Call for Availability3 Bedroom/2 Bath882-1114 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $4,745 - $5,380

  • 4 Bedrooms

    4 Bedroom/2 Bath

    4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1377 sq ft
     

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $5,595Call for Availability4 Bedroom/2 Bath1377 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $5,595

    4 Bedroom/4 Bath

    4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2097 sq ft
     

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $7,395Call for Availability4 Bedroom/4 Bath2097 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Granite Countertops

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price

    • $7,395
Price shown is base rent. 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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1BR, 1BA + Den - 709SF
3BR, 1.5BA - 893SF
Studio - 425SF
Studio - 345SF
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
Langdon Square - 2 Bedroom (65 Langdon Street)
One Langdon Square - 3 Bedroom
Brattle Arms - 2 Bedroom (Berkeley)
Chauncy Court Apartments - Studio

Property Information

  • 276 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 1900

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo
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Fees and Policies

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

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

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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 at CHR Harvard Square Communities currently start from $4,670. Call today for more info!

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 0.35% cheaper than the average apartment in the Harvard University area, and 1.83% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Harvard University Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$3,415$3,486-$71-2.0%
    Studio$2,510$2,478+$321.3%
    3 Bedroom$4,350$4,371-$21-0.5%
    4 Bedroom$5,595$5,606-$11-0.2%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$3,415$4,034-$619-15.3%
    Studio$2,510$2,720-$210-7.7%
    3 Bedroom$4,350$4,285+$651.5%
    4 Bedroom$5,595$4,900+$69514.2%

    Methodology: On 08/01/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 248 other apartment communities in the immediate area around CHR Harvard Square Communities (Harvard University), and 8582 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 08/01/2026

  • 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
8/10

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
8/10
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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 $1,225
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,720$1,350$10,000+
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,277$1,000$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,034$900$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,285$875$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $4,900$900$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,859$1,350$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,754$1,000$10,000+

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