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175 River St, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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Studio Apartments Available Now252 Putnam Ave
252 Putnam AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$1,995
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371 Harvard St, Unit 3
371 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLongfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,100
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$2,100
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21 Fayette St, Unit #1
21 Fayette StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,200
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8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1
8 Goodman RdCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,250
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Studio Apartments Available Now9 Elmer St
9 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,250
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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3
5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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5 Elmer St, Unit 3T
5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,275
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Studio Apartments Available Now27 William St
27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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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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$2,300
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368 Broadway, Unit 2R
368 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Ware St, Unit 111
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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287 Harvard St, Unit #4
287 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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105 Brookline St, Unit 1
105 Brookline StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,340
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Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community
411 Franklin St G-6Cambridge, MA 02139
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$2,399
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22 Banks St, Unit #B
22 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,400
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2 Ware St, Unit 105
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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2 Ware St, Unit 105
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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381 Harvard St, Unit 1
381 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02138
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856 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #2
856 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,400
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94 River St, Unit 2
94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,410 - $3,930
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$2,375 - $3,895
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929 Mass
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,450
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100 River St, Unit 2
100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St, Unit 2
100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,500
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2 Ware St, Unit 303
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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863 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 56
863 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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1168 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
1168 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now891 Massachusetts Ave
891 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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204 Banks St, Unit 3
204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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1238 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #5
1238 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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200 Banks St, Unit #B
200 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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Putnam Manor
16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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101-103 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Riverside, Cambridge, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Riverside Studio Apartments | $2,305 | $1,900 | $2,795 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,984 | $1,299 | $4,800 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,415 | $2,650 | $4,800 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,903 | $3,500 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Longfellow Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MA
As of January 10, 2026 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 6 Watson St Model at 6 Watson St, Unit #2R starting at $2,650 with a $0.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1168 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3 | 1168 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.25 |
| 6 Watson St, Unit #2R | 6 Watson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 428 Franklin St, Unit 429-1L | 428 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 | 8 Goodman Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 5 Elmer St, Unit 3T | 5 Elmer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3 | 5 Elmer St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 2 Ware St, Unit 105 | 2 Ware St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 2 Ware St, Unit 105 | 2 Ware St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $2,050.
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