61 Howard St
CambridgeMA02139
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)
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$2,050 - $4,000
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1Longfellow Apartments
1200 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,250 - $4,600
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$2,250 - $4,600
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5 Elmer St
5 Elmer StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
12 Mount Auburn St, Unit 4
12 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,300
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$2,300
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$2,300
12 Mt Auburn St, Unit 6
12 Mt Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,340
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$2,340
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$2,340
Cambridge Court Apartments 55+ Community
411 Franklin St G-6Cambridge, MA 02139
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$2,350 - $2,950
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$2,350 - $2,950
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$2,350 - $2,950
292 Harvard St
292 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,399
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$2,399
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$2,399
22 Banks St, Unit #B
22 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
5 Centre St
CambridgeMA02139
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
368 Broadway, Unit 2R
368 BroadwayCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,400 - $2,700
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$2,400 - $2,700
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$2,400 - $2,700
19 Howard St
19 Howard StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
94 River St, Unit 2
94 River StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,4501 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
89-91 Hancock St., Unit 2
89-91 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,500
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$2,500
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200 Banks St, Unit #B
200 Banks StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2
720 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,500
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$2,500
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$2,500
1238 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #5
1238 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,500 - $2,650
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$2,500 - $2,650
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1168 Massachusetts Ave
1168 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,535 - $5,019
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$2,500 - $4,984
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929 Mass
929 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,550
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$2,550
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17 Centre St, Unit 2R
17 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,600 - $3,350
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHarvard Towers
295 Harvard StCambridge, MA 02139
3 Crawford St
CambridgeMA02139
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$2,600 - $3,000
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$2,600 - $3,000
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340 Franklin St
340 Franklin StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
15 Laurel St, Unit 1
15 Laurel StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,600
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$2,600
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$2,600
3 Clinton St, Unit 34
3 Clinton StCambridge, MA 02139
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2 Ware St, Unit 309
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,600 - $3,200
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$2,600 - $3,200
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2 Ware St
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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$2,650
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$2,650
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33 Inman St, Unit 3
33 Inman StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,650 - $4,100
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$2,650 - $4,100
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15 Centre St
15 Centre StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,650
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$2,650
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15 Laurel St, Unit 1
15 Laurel StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,7001 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1
77 Hancock St, Unit #6
77 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,700
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$2,700
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50 Hancock St, Unit 6
50 Hancock StCambridge, MA 02139
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$2,700
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$2,700
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2 Ware St, Unit 309
2 Ware StCambridge, MA 02138
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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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Western Realty
101-103 Western AveCambridge, MA 02139
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
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 | $2,537 | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $2,350 | $5,848 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,882 | $2,400 | $8,594 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,563 | $3,300 | $9,081 |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,272 | $4,700 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MA
As of August 30, 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 94 River St Model at 94 River St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $0.24 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 |
| 94 River St, Unit 2 | 94 River St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 434 Franklin St, Unit #1 | 434 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 287 Harvard St, Unit 19 | 287 Harvard St | 2BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 33 Inman St, Unit 3 | 33 Inman St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
| 720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 2 | 720 Massachusetts Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 292 Harvard St | 292 Harvard St | 2BR,2BA | $0.30 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $0.34 |
| 4 Belvidere Pl, Unit #2 -1 | 4 Belvidere Pl | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $2,600 at Harvard Towers.
What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 230 Western Ave and starts from $3,350.
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