249 Chestnut St, Unit 2

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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249 Chestnut St, Unit 2

249 Chestnut St
Cambridge, MA 02139
249 Chestnut St, Unit 2 in Cambridge, MA - Building Photo
1 Bedroom - for Rent
Unit 2
  • 1BR, 1BA
  • $2,100Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term
  • 545Square Feet
  • 03-01-2026Availability

About 249 Chestnut St, Unit 2

Sparkling and cozy 1 bedroom in Cambridgeport. Eat-in kitchen. High ceilings and hardwood floors. Walk in closet. Note: no pets, no smoking and no yard use. No laundry in building (but laundromat nearby).

249 Chestnut St, Unit 2 is located in the Cambridgeport Neighborhood and 02139 Zip code of Cambridge, MA.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

249 Chestnut St, Unit 2 offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,100 and having 545 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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      249 Chestnut St, Unit 2

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 545 sq ft
      $2,100 depositAvailable Mar 1

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      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $2,100 March 1, 20262545$2,100
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      Unit 2 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Smoke Free

      Kitchen

      • Eat-in Kitchen

      Unit 2 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $2,100Total Monthly Price
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      Deposit

      • $2,100 deposit
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    Property Information

    • 3 Units

    Lease Terms

    • 12 Month Lease

    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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

    Other Fees

    Pet Fees

    No Pets Allowed

    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

    • Laundry Facilities

    Interior Features

    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Eat In Kitchen

    Living Area Features

    • Walk In Closets
    • High Ceilings
    • Hardwood Floors

    Pet Policy

    • No Pets Allowed
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    249 Chestnut St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    Frequently Asked Questions about 249 Chestnut St, Unit 2

    Where is 249 Chestnut St, Unit 2 located?

    249 Chestnut St, Unit 2 is located at 249 Chestnut St near the Cambridgeport area of Cambridge, MA

    What is the current rent range at 249 Chestnut St, Unit 2?

    1 Bedrooms at 249 Chestnut St, Unit 2 is $2,100. Call today for more info!

    Are pets allowed?

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

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability 3.2

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    Nearby Schools

    Morse

    Cambridge
    40 Granite Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (294 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
    8/10

    Putnam Avenue Upper School

    Cambridge
    100 Putnam Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (251 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
    8/10

    Cambridge Rindge and Latin

    Cambridge
    459 Broadway
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1867 Students)
    In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
    8/10

    The Amigos School

    Cambridge
    15 Upton Street
    Public School - Grades PK-8 (407 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
    8/10

    Cambridge Street Upper School

    Cambridge
    840 Cambridge Street
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (293 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
    5/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from 249 Chestnut St, Unit 2.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Longfellow Historic Site

    Longfellow Historic Site
    1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

    Skywalk Observatory

    800 Boylston Street
    4 minute drive / 1.61 miles away

    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

    465 Huntington Avenue
    5 minute drive / 1.69 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    330 River St
    1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

    Petco

    119 1st St
    5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Cambridge College

    500 Rutherford Avenue
    1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away

    Boston University

    One Silber Way
    2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    77 Massachusetts Avenue
    2 minute drive / 0.81 miles away

    Groceries

    Whole Foods

    340 River St
    1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

    Trader Joe's

    748 Memorial Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

    Stop & Shop

    137 Harvard St
    4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

    Hospitals

    Arbour Human Resource Institute

    227 Babcock Street
    2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    1493 Cambridge Street
    3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue
    4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

    Military Bases

    Boston Support Center

    6 minute drive / 3.05 miles away

    Hanscom Air Force Base

    23 minute drive / 10.84 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Fenway Park

    4 Yawkey Way
    3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away

    The Boston Public Garden

    87 Mount Vernon Street
    4 minute drive / 2.14 miles away

    Freedom Trail

    148 Tremont Street
    5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

    249 Chestnut St, Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.6 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
    4 minute drive / 1.65 miles away

    Sibling Rivalry

    525 Tremont St.
    4 minute drive / 2.27 miles away

    Modern Pastry

    257 Hanover Street
    6 minute drive / 2.83 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    330-340 River Street

    340 River St
    1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

    Memorial Plaza

    727 Memorial Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

    Star Market Plaza

    1065 Commonwealth Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.87 miles away

    249 Chestnut St, Unit 2 has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Central Square Station-Red Line

    622 Massachusetts Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

    Boston University West Station-Green Line - B

    848 Commonwealth Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

    St Paul Street Station (Green Line B)-Green Line - B

    900 Commonwealth Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.69 miles away

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