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(781) 488-6257
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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
  • $2,050-$3,700Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
  • 488–863Square 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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Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Chapman Arms offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $3,525 and having 488–863 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 488 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $2,050Call for AvailabilityStudio488 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Disposal
    • Heat
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Range
    • Washer

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $2,050 - $2,650
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 633 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $3,100Call for Availability1 Bedroom633 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Disposal
    • Heat
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Range
    • Washer

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,100 - $3,200
  • 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 Now306863
    $3,525Available Now306863

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Heat
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Washer

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,200 - $3,700

    Current Available Pricing

    • $3,525Plus Fees

    Unit 306 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heat
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Washer

    Unit 306 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,525

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,200 - $3,700Plus Fees

    Unit 306 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Heat
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Washer

    Unit 306 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $3,525

    Model Lease Information

    Model Price Range

    • $3,200 - $3,700Plus 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

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

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

No Pets Allowed

Parking Info and Fees

OtheriPlease call us regarding our Parking Policy. There are nearby parking garages and city parking available.

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
  • 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
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 at Chapman Arms currently start from $3,525. Call today for more info!

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 Good Value3.6

    The Chapman Arms Apartments are 10.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the Harvard Square area, and 12.57% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Harvard Square Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$3,200$3,737-$537-14.4%
    Studio$2,050$2,518-$468-18.6%
    1 Bedroom$3,100$3,037+$632.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Cambridge

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    2 Bedroom$3,200$3,824-$624-16.3%
    Studio$2,050$2,561-$511-20.0%
    1 Bedroom$3,100$3,145-$45-1.4%

    Methodology: On 03/17/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 5193 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Chapman Arms (Harvard Square), and 11068 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 03/17/2026

  • Transit Friendly 3.4

    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 School District
100 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
7/10

Martin Luther King, Jr. School

Cambridge School District
102 Putnam Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Cambridge School District
459 Broadway
Public School - Grades 9-12 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
8/10

Maria L. Baldwin

Cambridge School District
85 Oxford Street
Public School - Grades PK-5 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
8/10

Vassal Lane Upper School

Cambridge School District
158 Spring Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (0 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 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 $2,561$868$9,800
Cambridge 1 Bedroom Apartments $3,145$1,025$10,000+
Cambridge 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,824$2,000$10,000+
Cambridge 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,444$1,295$10,000+
Cambridge 4 Bedroom Apartments $5,431$550$10,000+
Cambridge 5 Bedroom Apartments $6,557$1,020$10,000+
Cambridge 6 Bedroom Apartments $8,598$4,000$10,000+

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