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 cafes, 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
Condo for rent
$4,200/mo
253 Norfolk St UNIT 2, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
969sqft
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Condo
Available Mon Dec 1 2025
No pets
Air conditioner
In unit laundry
2 Parking spaces parking
What's special
Central airIn-unit laundryExposed brick and beamsSleek kitchenHardwood floorsDedicated garden areaLarge shared patio
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Travel times
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit, Second Floor, Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 969 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Garden Area included in rent, Gardener included in rent, Gas included in rent, Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, In Unit, On Site, Park, Parking included in rent, Patio, Pets - No, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Second Floor, Sewage included in rent, Shopping, Snow Removal included in rent, T-Station, University, Water included in rent
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: CAMBM00087L000940022
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condo
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Gas, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Term of Rental(6/18)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200+5%$4/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73436571 | ||
| 7/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #73257446 | ||
| 6/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,000+17.6%$4/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73257446 | ||
| 5/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||
| 5/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,400$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium #72978075 | ||
