Welcome Home to 9 & 15 Chester Street
With a prime Cambridge location three blocks from David Square in Somerville and five blocks from Porter Square, 9 & 15 Chester Street offer all of the excitement and convenience of city living on a quiet side street close to Massachusetts Avenue. The sunny and spacious units feature large windows, tile baths, on-site laundry facilities and on-site parking. Parking is $125 per month, per space. Maximum one parking space per unit and subject to availability.Property amenities include laundry facilities and surface parking. Two washers and dryers located in each building.
9 & 15 Chester Street
15-16 Chester St, Cambridge, MA 02140
Apartment building
Studio-3 beds
Available units
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What's special
Tile bathsOn-site laundry facilitiesSunny and spacious unitsOn-site parkingLarge windows
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Flooring
- Tile
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
- Transit AccessConvenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.Walkable StreetsPedestrian-friendly layout encourages walking to shops, dining, and parks.Dining SceneFrom casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.Biking TrailsSafe, accessible paths for cycling, commuting, and outdoor enjoyment.
Centered on Porter Square and stretching through North Cambridge and Avon Hill, 02140 blends tree-lined residential streets and historic homes with a lively Mass Ave corridor. You’ll have Red Line and Commuter Rail at Porter, Alewife connections nearby, and easy cycling on the Minuteman Bikeway and Linear Park; weekends gravitate to Danehy Park’s fields, walking loops, and dog run, plus Russell Field and paths along Alewife Brook. Daily conveniences are close: Porter Square Shopping Center with Star Market and cafes, local favorite Pemberton Farms, and a strong coffee-and-dining scene including Bagelsaurus, Yume Wo Katare, Simon’s Coffee Shop, and Cafe Zing at Porter Square Books; gyms and studios dot the neighborhood. The vibe is friendly and intellectual, with a mix of long-timers, families, grad students, and professionals; nightlife skews cozy and conversation-forward. Expect classic New England seasons—snowy winters and colorful fall. According to Zillow Market Trends in recent months, the median asking rent sits in the mid-$3,000s, with most listings ranging from the high $2,000s to mid-$4,000s.
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Cambridge
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 9 & 15 Chester Street?
9 & 15 Chester Street has a walk score of 98, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 9 & 15 Chester Street?
9 & 15 Chester Street has a transit score of 73, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to 9 & 15 Chester Street?
The schools assigned to 9 & 15 Chester Street include Peabody School, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
What neighborhood is 9 & 15 Chester Street in?
9 & 15 Chester Street is in the North Cambridge neighborhood in Cambridge, MA.
