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16 Chester Street, Somerville, Massachusetts 02144, United States|North Cambridge
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| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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About 16 Chester Street
Rent $2,200 Avail Date 12/02/2025 Beds Studio Baths 1 Laundry in Building
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 16 Chester St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Neighborhood | North Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02144 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in North Cambridge
studio apartments at 16 Chester Street cost about 4% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
North Cambridge
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $2,528 |
| December 2025 | $2,528 |
| January 2026 | $2,544 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,429 |
| March 2024 | $2,456 |
| April 2024 | $2,406 |
| May 2024 | $2,400 |
| June 2024 | $2,432 |
| July 2024 | $2,400 |
| August 2024 | $2,458 |
| September 2024 | $2,606 |
| October 2024 | $2,275 |
| November 2024 | $2,100 |
| December 2024 | $2,175 |
| January 2025 | $2,200 |
| February 2025 | $2,200 |
| March 2025 | $2,330 |
| April 2025 | $2,400 |
| May 2025 | $2,390 |
| June 2025 | $2,400 |
| July 2025 | $2,400 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,375 |
| October 2025 | $2,321 |
| November 2025 | $2,343 |
| December 2025 | $2,282 |
| January 2026 | $2,300 |
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StudioRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 months ago | $2,200 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,200 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,500 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,750 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,650 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $1,650 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 16 Chester Street
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
5 cherry st
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
A
Benjamin G. Brown School
201 willow ave
somerville, MA, 2144
K-5Public
A
West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 powderhouse blvd
somerville, MA, 2144
PK, K-8Public
B+
Winter Hill Community School
115 sycamore st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
C+
Arthur D. Healey School
5 meacham st
somerville, MA, 2145
PK, K-8Public
B-
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Getting around Somerville near 16 Chester Street
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 16 Chester Street, Somerville
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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16 Chester St, Cambridge, MA
16 Chester St Cambridge, MA
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Studio
1 Bath
$2,200
On-Site Laundry
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