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1 Chauncy St
1 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$3,575–$3,675The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Beds1–2
Baths1
Sqft0–999
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Featuring hardwood floors, modern bathrooms, and cable readiness, the property stands out with its appealing interior. It is conveniently located just over a quarter mile from a top-rated elementary school, and with 114 available photos, potential renters can easily visualize the space. Additionally, it ranks in the 83rd percentile for value per square foot compared to nearby properties, enhancing its attractiveness.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images available

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Highlights

  • hardwood floors
  • cable ready
  • modern bathroom

Units

1 Chauncy St Cambridge, MA

Available

5

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1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,595

Listed on 09/07/2025
Listed by Rental Agent
Days on market: 52
Total renovation of a classic pre war brick building. Has nice hardwood with lots of sunny windows. Modern concept kitchen and bathroom! Building is well maintained and in PERFECT location. There's central AC and heat/hot water is included. **PHOTOS ARE OF A MODEL UNIT** (Reference #130404)

Available

17

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,575

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 39
Beautiful two bedroom apartment in a fantastic location! Excellent management company. Perfect layout for flexible living options. Must see! Call today for more details and a showing. Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $3,575 Lock & Key Fee: $50 Parking Fee: $245 / month (optional)

Available

11

1 Bed

1 Bath

$3,595

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 39
Beautiful two bedroom apartment in a fantastic location! Excellent management company. Perfect layout for flexible living options. Must see! Call today for more details and a showing. Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you. Fee Disclosure: First Month Rent: $3,595 Lock & Key Fee: $50

Available

8

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,675

Listed on 09/20/2025
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 39
Call today about this beautiful Harvard Square apartment. Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this 2-bedroom apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more! You will love calling 1 Chauncy St. home. • Hardwood Floors • Near Public Transportation • High-Speed Internet • Fantastic Location • Cable Ready Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you.

Available

2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,675

Listed on 07/24/2024
Listed by Encore Realty
Days on market: 462
Call today about this beautiful Harvard Square apartment. Plenty of space, natural light, and a charm all its own greet you every time you come home to this 2-bedroom apartment. Neighborhood amenities include dining, shopping, access to public transit, and more! You will love calling 1 Chauncy St. home. • Hardwood Floors • Near Public Transportation • High-Speed Internet • Fantastic Location • Cable Ready Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you.

Amenities for 1 Chauncy St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Fitness Center
  • Controlled Access
  • Garage Parking
  • Elevator
  • Storage
Unit Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Floor
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Fitness Center
  • Assigned Parking
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • Central Heat
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Fireplace
  • High Ceilings
  • Garden
  • Outdoor Space

Policies at 1 Chauncy St

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 1 Chauncy St

HomeApartments in CambridgeNeighborhood Nine 1 Chauncy St #5, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Check out this fantastic property located at 1 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, in the heart of Neighborhood Nine! This 101-unit building offers a range of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, spanning from 694 to 999 square feet. Residents can enjoy top-notch amenities, including a state-of-the-art Fitness Center Gym, High-Speed Internet, a reliable HVAC System, beautiful Hardwood Floors, and a convenient Dishwasher in each unit. The building itself is well-maintained, with modern bathrooms, central AC, and included heat and hot water. Plus, its prime location puts you near top-rated schools, with four elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school all boasting A- or higher ratings. A great perk is the modern concept kitchen, perfect for cooking up a storm! Note that this property is not pet-friendly and offers long-term rentals only.

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Address details

Units100
Units available5
Neighborhood
City
Zip code02138

1 Chauncy St #5 is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 2 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 99 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Cambridge

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 28% higher than 1-bedrooms in Neighborhood Nine.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1 Chauncy St #5 to be 2% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Neighborhood Nine.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Neighborhood Nine
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,664
December 2023$2,578
January 2024$2,583
February 2024$2,633
March 2024$2,670
April 2024$2,647
May 2024$2,680
June 2024$2,683
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
A table of studio rental data trends in Neighborhood Nine
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,680
December 2023$2,634
January 2024$2,635
February 2024$2,500
March 2024$2,674
April 2024$2,687
May 2024$2,733
June 2024$2,750
July 2024$2,717
August 2024$2,696
September 2024$2,695
October 2024$2,683
November 2024$2,681
December 2024$2,547
January 2025$2,729
February 2025$2,759
March 2025$2,505
April 2025$2,625
May 2025$2,565
June 2025$2,691
July 2025$2,697
August 2025$2,657
September 2025$2,556
October 2025$2,429

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$143,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $143,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $3,595.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1 Chauncy St, Cambridge, MA.
Last month$3,5951 bed1 bath
Last month$3,5751 bed1 bath
Last month$3,6752 bed1 bath
Last month$3,5951 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,6951 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,7251 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,6951 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,7751 bed1 bath
2 months ago$3,6951 bed1 bath

Schools near 1 Chauncy St #5

Maria L. Baldwin School

85 oxford st

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

Graham & Parks School

44 linnaean st

cambridge, MA, 2140

PK, K-5Public
A

The Andrew Peabody School

70 rindge ave

cambridge, MA, 2140

PK, K-5Public
A

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

PK, K-5Public
A

John M. Tobin Montessori School

197 vassal ln

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Cambridge near 1 Chauncy St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1 Chauncy St, Cambridge

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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