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175 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2
175 River StCambridge, MA 02139
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,200 (36 Rentals)
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Longfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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99 Hancock St, Unit B-2
99 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Ware St
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1
8 Goodman RdCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,250
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34 Chatham St, Unit B1, Unit B1
34 Chatham StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,250Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
99 Hancock St, Unit #B2
99 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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368 Broadway, Unit 2R, Unit 2R
368 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St, Unit 2, Unit 2
100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,300Studio Apartments Available Aug 1
89-91 Hancock St., Unit 10
89-91 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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204 Banks St, Unit #218-7, Unit #218-7
204 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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22 Banks St, Unit #B, Unit #B
22 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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2 Ware St
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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94 River St, Unit 2
94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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94 River St
94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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100 River St, Unit 2
100 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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5 Elmer St, Unit 9-3, Unit 9-3
5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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94 River St, Unit 3
94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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200 Banks St, Unit #B, Unit #B
200 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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1238 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #5, Unit #5
1238 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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1168 Massachusetts Ave
1168 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHarvard Towers
295 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Ware St
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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284 Harvard St, Unit #25
284 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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15 Centre St
15 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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338 Harvard St
338 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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929 Mass
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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500 Franklin St, Unit #2, Unit #2
500 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Ware St, Unit 403, Unit 403
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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2 Ware St, Unit 309, Unit 309
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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393 Broadway, Unit #20, Unit #20
393 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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27 William St
27 William StCambridge, MA 02139
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Putnam Manor
16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community
411 Franklin St G-6Cambridge, MA 02139
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Western Realty
101-103 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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39A Lee Street
39A Lee StCambridge, 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 | $2,548 | $2,200 | $2,900 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,214 | $1,299 | $6,733 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,080 | $2,650 | $9,670 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,013 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,177 | $3,900 | $6,000 |
| Riverside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,579 | $5,299 | $7,775 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.27 price per square foot 1168 Massachusetts Ave Model at 1168 Massachusetts Ave in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 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 | 1168 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.27 |
| 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 | 8 Goodman Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.22 |
| 2 Ware St | 2 Ware St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 100 River St, Unit 2 | 100 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 325 Harvard St, Unit #42 | 325 Harvard St | 2BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 94 River St | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 19 Bay St, Unit #2L | 19 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 380 Harvard St | 380 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 20 Hingham St, Unit #1 | 20 Hingham St | 1BR,1BA | $0.29 |
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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside is at Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community listed at $2,150.
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