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99 Hancock St

CambridgeMA02139

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Putnam Manor
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Putnam Manor

16 TrowbridgeCambridge, MA 02138
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Riverside, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.29 price per square foot 99 Hancock St Model at 99 Hancock St, Unit 1 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 50 Hancock St Model at 50 Hancock St, Unit 6 starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 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.
99 Hancock St, Unit 199 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
50 Hancock St, Unit 650 Hancock St1BR,1BA$0.29
371 Harvard St, Unit 4T371 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.29
325 Harvard St, Unit #42325 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.30
287 Harvard St, Unit 19287 Harvard St2BR,1BA$0.32
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7204 Banks StStudio ,1BA$0.23
16 Clinton St, Unit B16 Clinton St1BR,1BA$0.24
7 Ware St, Unit 2-5097 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.26
7 Ware St, Unit 2-5097 Ware St1BR,1BA$0.26
381 Harvard St, Unit 22381 Harvard St1BR,1BA$0.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside, Cambridge, MA

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

76 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 605 Concord at Fresh Pond listed at $2,800.

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