Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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175 River St, Unit 2
$1,299
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$1,299

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$1,299
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175 River St, Unit 2

175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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7 Elmer St, Unit 3
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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7 Elmer St, Unit 3

7 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T

5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7

204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

105 Brookline St, Unit 1

105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
$2,410 - $3,930
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$2,375 - $3,895
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$2,410 - $3,930
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

929 Mass

929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 31, 2026

100 River St, Unit 2

100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St, Unit 2
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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100 River St, Unit 2

100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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property at 888 Massachusetts Ave

$2,545 - $2,885

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$2,545

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$2,545

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888 Massachusetts Ave

CambridgeMA02139
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334 Harvard Street
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$2,550 - $2,800
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$2,550 - $2,800

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$2,550 - $2,800
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

334 Harvard Street

334 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
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Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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Western Realty
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Western Realty

101-103 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Riverside, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Longfellow ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,050
Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$2,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MA

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.25 price per square foot 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 5 Elmer St Model at 5 Elmer St, Unit 3T starting at $2,250 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1168 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 31168 Massachusetts AveStudio ,1BA$0.25
5 Elmer St, Unit 3T5 Elmer StStudio ,1BA$0.23
368 Broadway, Unit 2R368 BroadwayStudio ,1BA$0.23
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 18 Goodman RdStudio ,1BA$0.22
2 Ware St, Unit 1052 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.24
2 Ware St, Unit 11D2 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.24
2 Ware St, Unit 1052 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.24
100 River St, Unit 2100 River St1BR,1BA$0.24
2 Ware St, Unit 1092 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.27
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23

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Riverside, Cambridge, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside is at Longfellow Apartments listed at $2,050.

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