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4 University Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Chapman Arms

4 University Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(781) 488-6257
Chapman Arms in Cambridge, MA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $2,275-$3,525 Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
  • 488–866 Square Feet

Rent Specials

Limited Time Special: 1 Month Free on Select Apartments!

About Chapman Arms

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

  • ADA
  • Adjacent to MBTA Red Line (Harvard Square Stop)
  • Controlled-Access Entry
  • Corner
  • Downtown Location
  • Nearby Parks and Recreation
  • Online Payments Accepted
  • On-site Management
  • Outside Patio
  • Pet-Friendly Community
  • Washer & Dryer

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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Chapman Arms offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,275 and having 488–866 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    From $2,275

    Studio, 1 Bath, 488 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Jul 8

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,275 July 8, 2026207488

    Unit 207 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • ADA
    • Corner
    • Washer & Dryer

    Unit 207 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,275

    Deposit

    • $2,050 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,275 - $2,500Plus Fees
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    From $2,800

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 633 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,800Available Now408633

    Unit 408 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • ADA
    • Corner
    • Washer & Dryer

    Unit 408 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $2,800

    Deposit

    • $2,500 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,800 - $3,100Plus Fees
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom

    From $3,525

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 863 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $3,525Available Now114866
    $3,525Available Now306866
    $3,525Available Now210866

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • ADA
    • Corner
    • Washer & Dryer

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,500 - $3,525

    Current Available Pricing

    • $3,525Plus Fees

    Deposit

    • $3,200 deposit

    Unit 114 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • ADA
    • Corner
    • Washer & Dryer

    Unit 114 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,525

    Deposit

    • $3,200 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,500 - $3,525Plus Fees

    Unit 306 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • ADA
    • Corner
    • Washer & Dryer

    Unit 306 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,525

    Deposit

    • $3,200 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,500 - $3,525Plus Fees

    Unit 210 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • ADA
    • Corner
    • Washer & Dryer

    Unit 210 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,525

    Deposit

    • $3,200 deposit

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,500 - $3,525Plus Fees
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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Property Information

  • 50 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 2012

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$0.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

No Pets Allowed

Cats
    Restrictions:

    Cats and pre-approved reasonable accommodation dogs are welcome. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.

    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

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

    Community Features

    • Clubhouse
    • 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
    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

    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?

    Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Chapman Arms currently range from $2,275 to $3,525

    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

    Are there any rent specials?

    The current rent special at Chapman Arms is: Limited Time Special: 1 Month Free on Select Apartments!.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.4

      The Chapman Arms Apartments are 8.83% cheaper than the average apartment in the Harvard Square area, and 11.17% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Harvard Square Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$2,275$2,525-$250-9.9%
      1 Bedroom$2,800$3,080-$280-9.1%
      2 Bedroom$3,500$3,783-$283-7.5%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$2,275$2,604-$329-12.6%
      1 Bedroom$2,800$3,166-$366-11.6%
      2 Bedroom$3,500$3,857-$357-9.3%

      Methodology: On 05/02/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 4819 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Chapman Arms (Harvard Square), and 10461 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 05/02/2026

    • Transit Friendly 3.2

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

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    Nearby Schools

    Cambridge Rindge and Latin

    Cambridge School District
    459 Broadway
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (2096 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
    8/10
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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

    119 1st St
    4 minute drive / 2.14 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

    One Winthrop Square

    1 JFK St
    1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away

    330-340 River Street

    340 River St
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

    Chapman Arms has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 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 PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
    Cambridge Studio Apartments $2,604$1,250$9,800
    Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,166$1,000$10,000+
    Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,857$920$10,000+
    Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,431$1,050$10,000+
    Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,278$800$10,000+
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    Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,475$4,000$10,000+

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