Cambridge Court Apartments

Cambridge Court Apartments is a 10-story building at 411 Franklin Street, Suite G6, Cambridge, MA 02139, where folks aged 55 and older can rent studio or one-bedroom apartments with the choice of market rate or subsidized options, and you get all your utilities included with your rent, which is a big convenience for many. The apartments come with an all-electric kitchen, carpeted floors, ceramic tiled baths, ample closet space, and individually controlled air conditioning and heat, so people can manage their comfort and have what they need close by. There's a laundry facility open all day and night on the first floor, which makes things easier for everyone living there, so there's no schedule to worry about, and if something breaks or needs attention, the 24-hour on-call maintenance folks are around, and the on-site management office handles the day-to-day. The landscaped courtyard gives residents a spot to sit outside with others or with their pets thanks to the pet-friendly policy, and inside there's a Community Room where people meet for activities like T'ai Chi, movie nights, and games, plus the social events can help keep residents connected. The building sits in a quiet residential neighborhood close to Central Square, and Harvard and MIT are nearby, so it's well placed for people who like being part of a city but want that bit of calm too. There's an e-brochure that explains the features, a floor plan gallery to help choose a unit, a Resident Handbook for guidelines, a newsletter or blog to share community news, and special offers come up now and then, plus they've got a referral program called Refer a Friend if someone wants to bring along someone they know. People can check apartment availability or send questions using the online application form, and there's staff in the management office ready to answer during office hours, so there's help nearby if needed.