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Home Massachusetts Cambridge Apartments

Cambridge 2 beds 1 baths - $4,200

Flexible Move-In Date
20 Photos
$4,200+
2 Beds
1 Bath
Available: Now
Cambridge, MA
253 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139
No Last Month Deposit

Cost & Fee Information

Required

Monthly Base Rent

$4,200.00

Heat

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Hot Water

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Electricity

Tenant pays utility company monthly.

Usage-Based

Water & Sewer

Included in monthly rent.

Included

Garbage Collection

Weekly trash pickup or dumpster.

Included

Optional

Pets

Pets not allowed.

-
Parking

No parking.

-

First Month's Rent
$4,200.00
Last Month's Rent
$0
Security Deposit
$4,200.00
Key & Lock Replacement Fee
$0

Amenities & Apartment Information

Unit

Stainless Steel Appliances

Property Description

Welcome to the Chocolate Factory! The striking loft-inspired residence offers a flexible open design accentuated by oversized windows, soaring ceilings, & distinctive exposed brick & beams. The sleek kitchen provides an island/breakfast bar plus newer stainless steel appliances. Two well-proportioned bedrooms feature hardwood floors and excellent closet storage. Added conveniences include in-unit laundry, central air, and two garage parking. Residents have access to a large shared patio ideal for lounging and grilling, as well as a dedicated garden area.. Nestled on a quiet tree-lined street in lively Inman Square, there is easy access to countless cafés, dining options, and boutiques. Positioned between bustling Central and Union Squares, and only half a mile to the Red Line. Harvard & Kendall/MIT are within a one-mile distance. Walk Score is 93 & Bike Score is 99. Rent covers heat, hot water, gas, parking for 2 cars, bike storage, snow clearance & trash removal

Map & Nearby Areas

Cambridgeport School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.08mi

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Charter School, Grades: PK-12

0.25mi

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.28mi

John M Tobin School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.3mi

King Open School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-5

0.34mi

Cambridge Street Upper School

Public Middle School, Grades: 6-8

0.36mi

Castle School Inc

Special Education, Grades: SP

0.39mi

Cambridge Piano Lessons

Music School

0.28mi

Parlor Sports

Bar

0.32mi

Remnant Brewing Satellite

Bar

0.37mi

Brick & Mortar

Bar

0.44mi

Earnest Drinks

Bar

0.45mi

Longfellows

Cafe

0.18mi

bom dough

Cafe

0.22mi

1369 Coffee House

Coffee Shop. Offers: Vegetarian

0.26mi

Cicada Coffee Bar

Coffee Shop

0.27mi

Cambridge Police Reporting Station

Police

0.46mi

Cambridge Hospital

Hospital

0.36mi

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

Hospital

0.5mi

Cambridge Fire Department

Fire Station

0.24mi

Station 2

Fire Station

0.51mi

Temporary Station 10

Fire Station

0.58mi

Cambridge Piano Lessons

Music Venue

0.28mi

Subcentral

Music Venue

0.44mi

Starlight Square

Theatre

0.4mi

Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center

Arts Centre

0.39mi

Community Art Center

Arts Centre

0.4mi

Landmark Theatres

Cinema

0.42mi

Fitness Together

Fitness Centre

0.07mi

Art and Soul Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.2mi

Fitlab Pilates

Fitness Centre. Sports: Pilates

0.23mi

VIM Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.44mi

Redline Fight Sports

Gym. Sports: Boxing, Kickboxing, Martial Arts

0.41mi

YWCA

Sports Centre

0.39mi

Gold Star Pool

Swimming Pool

0.4mi

Elm-Hampshire Park

Park

0.07mi

Sennott Park

Municipal Park

0.14mi

Paine Park

Municipal Park

0.16mi

Squirrel Brand Park

Park

0.21mi

Jackson Gardens

Park

0.24mi

Monagle Plaza

Park

0.25mi

Donnelly Field

Municipal Park

0.26mi

Harlow Square

Park

0.27mi

Longfellow School Playground

Playground

0.27mi

Arthur J. Shallow Playground

Playground

0.29mi

Wilder Play Area

Playground

0.35mi

Duffett Tot Lot

Playground

0.36mi

Anthony Paolillo Tot Lot

Playground

0.41mi

Cambridge Hospital Bor Medical Library

Library

0.42mi

Valente Branch Library

Library

0.42mi

East Cambridge Savings Bank

Bank

0.21mi

Cambridge Savings Bank

Bank

0.24mi

Naveo Credit Union

Bank

0.3mi

Eastern Bank

Bank

0.44mi

Citizens Bank

Bank

0.44mi

Bank of America

Bank

0.44mi

Tropical Dimension Food Store

Supermarket

0.2mi

Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

0.26mi

H Mart

Supermarket

0.39mi

Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

0.45mi

Daily Table

Supermarket

0.46mi

Inman Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.28mi

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.36mi

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.44mi

Prospect St @ Gardner Rd

83
91

0.09mi

Prospect St @ St Mary Rd

83
91

0.1mi

Broadway @ Norfolk St

64
68

0.13mi

Broadway @ Norfolk St

64
68

0.14mi

Prospect St @ Broadway

83
91

0.15mi

Broadway @ Prospect St

68

0.15mi

Broadway @ Prospect St

64
68

0.16mi

Broadway @ Columbia St

64
68

0.17mi

Price Comparison

This apartment is above the average price of $3,154 for 2 bedroom apartments in Cambridge. An above average rent can often be attributed to the amenities an apartment provides, as well as its condition, size, and location. Those are important factors to consider as you are searching for the perfect apartment. Contact Boston Pads now to see this apartment or request a rental application.

Rent Calculator & Affordability

Recommended Annual Gross Income

Household:

$152,727 - $201,600

You + 1 Roommate, Each:

$84,000 - $100,800
A range of 25-30% is usually the recommended amount of household or combined gross income to spend on rent. This is also what many landlords are looking for in a prospective tenant, a group of roommates, or their cosigner(s). Remember, this is just a suggestion and does not take into account any other expenses you may have.

Rent Calculator

How much do you (or your cosigner) earn each year before taxes?

High Range

35% of Gross Income

$5,880

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Mid Range

25% of Gross Income

$4,200

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Low Range

15% of Gross Income

$2,520

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Apartment Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this apartment located?

This apartment is located at 253 Norfolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139.

How many bedrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 2 bedrooms.

How many bathrooms does this apartment have?

This apartment has 1 bathroom.

What is the monthly rent?

The monthly rent is $4,200 for this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Cambridge, MA.

Does this apartment allow pets?

This apartment does not allow pets.

Is parking available?

Parking is not available with this apartment.

Are heat and hot water included?

Heat and hot water are not included in the rent.

What other amenities does this apartment have?

This apartment has other amenities including stainless steel appliances.

To view this property, or others, call or email us and we will connect you with an agent to represent you. There is a one-time nonrefundable $50 application fee to apply for a property and obtain a credit check. If your application is accepted, a service fee of up to one month's rent will be due for the agent's services.


Listing courtesy of Lisa Godwin , Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS ID#: 73436571

The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein.

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MLS PIN Data Last Updated: 2025-11-20 15:22:00

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