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Chroma Apartment for rent in Cambridge, MA
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Chroma

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240 Sidney St Cambridge, MA

2.6 2 reviews
Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

493 - 928 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$3,157 - $14,608
493 ft2
1 Available
Unit 330
$3,157+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,669 - $14,221
600 ft2
2 Available
Unit 319
$3,669+
Available Jun 7th, 2025
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Unit 329
$3,669+
Available Jun 12th, 2025
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,669 - $14,221
572 ft2
1 Available
Unit 328
$3,669+
Available Jun 10th, 2025
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$5,058 - $17,416
928 ft2
2 Available
Unit 207
$5,058+
Available Now
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Unit 327
$5,058+
Available Jun 26th, 2025
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,283 - $31,786
1222 ft2
0 Available
Unit 110
$4,283+
Rented
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Unit 312
$4,451+
Rented
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Unit 405
$5,956+
Rented
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,478 - $26,525
1230 ft2
0 Available
Unit 108
$4,478+
Rented
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Unit 109
$5,484+
Rented
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Unit 119
$6,391+
Rented
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$5,191 - $29,566
1182 ft2
0 Available
Unit 120
$5,191+
Rented
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Unit 107
$5,710+
Rented
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
87
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
69
Good Transit
Bike Score®
99
Biker's Paradise
Amenities
In-unit Laundry
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Storage
Refrigerator
Trash Removal Included
Walk In Closets
Public Transportation
On Bus Line
High / Vaulted Ceiling
On-site Maintenance
Kitchen Islands
Meal Service
Virtual Walkthrough
Short Term Lease
Granite Countertop
High-speed Internet
Concierge
Freezer
Stainless Steel Appliances
Microwave
Range / Oven
Dishwasher
Living Room
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Pool Table
Secured Entry
24-hour Maintenance
Package Receiving
Clubhouse
Barbecue
Court Yard
Bike Parking
Fire Pit
Club Room
Online Payments
Coffee Bar
Smoke-free Community
Online Community Portal
Roof Top Patio
Near Grocery Store
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Other:

Up to two pets per apartment

Pet Rent: $40.00
Size Restrictions:

Cat up to 100.00 lbs. Dog up to 100.00 lbs.

Parking
Covered Parking
Off-street Parking
Garage - Attached
Electric Vehicle Charging
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

None

Property details
Description

Life at Chroma puts you steps away from Kendall Square, Harvard, MIT, and Central Square — celebrating all the colors of Cambridge; a city known for arts, innovation, and exciting nightlife. Wherever Cambridge takes you, come home to Chroma.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 96
Last Updated: Updated 15 minutes ago
Contact Number: (978) 780-2659
Property manager information
National Development
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Office Hours
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Reviews
Chroma
2.6
2 reviews
Yunsheng
December 09, 2020
The maintenance staff is pretty helpful and friendly.
Nadia
September 01, 2020
The management team here is great. Chester and Tyler are awesome.
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Chroma by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$113,700
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$132,100
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$182,100
per year
Rent report

Chroma Rent vs. Cambridge Average

 Chroma      Cambridge Average
Studio
$3,157
$2,708
$0
$1,050
$2,100
$3,150
$4,200
1BR
$3,669
$3,070
$0
$1,200
$2,400
$3,600
$4,800
2BR
$5,058
$4,086
$0
$1,650
$3,300
$4,950
$6,600

Chroma is asking 24% more than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Cambridge.

If you upsized to an average priced Cambridge 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 14% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Cambridge 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 33% less per month.

Chroma provides 6% less square footage than the average Cambridge 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Chroma
Studio $3,157 $6.40 $9,471
1BR $3,669 $6.20 $11,007
2BR $5,058 $5.50 $15,174
Cambridge Average
Studio $2,708 $5.90 $8,123
1BR $3,070 $4.50 $9,210
2BR $4,086 $4.10 $12,259
3BR $4,765 $4.10 $14,296
4BR $5,499 $3.60 $16,498

Availability in Cambridge

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 124 1BR units on the market in Cambridge. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
18% 32% 31% 12% 5%
Available Units in Cambridge
Studio 69
1BR 124
2BR 120
3BR 47
4BR 20
Location
Nearby Colleges

Boston University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Harvard University

Berkelee College of Music

Emmanuel College

Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
George Sherman Union 0.6 mi 12 min 4 min 1 min
The Castle 0.9 mi 18 min 7 min 3 min
Agganis Arena 0.9 mi 18 min 5 min 2 min
Bay State Road 1.0 mi 20 min 8 min 2 min
Nickerson Field 1.1 mi 21 min 7 min 2 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute 0.86 mi.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center East Campus 1.18 mi.
Cha Cambridge Hospital 1.24 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Boston Volunteer Fire Department 1.35 mi.
Patchin Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. 1.35 mi.
Cambridge Fire Department 1.36 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 6 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 5 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 2 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 493 to 928 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $3,157 to $17,416. Chroma has studio units available starting at $3,157, 1 bedroom units available starting at $3,669, and 2 bedroom units available starting at $5,058.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 240 Sidney St in Cambridge, MA. It's 1.0 miles southwest from the center of Cambridge.
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