Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Cambridge, MA from $1,000 (55 Rentals)
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99 Hancock St

21 Fayette St

929 Mass

991 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
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166-168 Auburn St, Unit BR

287 Harvard St, Unit #4

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4 Trowbridge Pl, Unit 3F

400 Franklin St, Unit 3

94 River St

856 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #2

16 Clinton St, Unit B

16 Clinton St, Unit B

720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #5

26 Callender St, Unit #1

720 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 5

9 Ellery Square, Unit 35

1137 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4

925 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 9

1131 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 4

454 Green St, Unit 1 BED Furnished

287 Harvard St, Unit 19
Riverside, Cambridge, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside Studio Apartments | $2,946 | $1,900 | $5,815 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,531 | $2,200 | $6,169 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,126 | $2,600 | $8,459 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,394 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,159 | $2,005 | $10,000+ |
Riverside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,638 | $4,850 | $8,800 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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929 Mass | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.20 price per square foot 368 Broadway Model at 368 Broadway, Unit 2R in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 8 Goodman Rd Model at 8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 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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368 Broadway, Unit 2R | 368 Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
8 Goodman Rd, Unit 1 | 8 Goodman Rd | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
287 Harvard St, Unit 19 | 287 Harvard St | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
23 Kelly Rd, Unit 1 | 23 Kelly Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.26 |
208 Banks St, Unit B | 208 Banks St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
204 Banks St, Unit #218-7 | 204 Banks St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
216 Banks St, Unit B | 216 Banks St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
381 Harvard St, Unit 1 | 381 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
335 Harvard St, Unit 1A | 335 Harvard St | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
381 Harvard St, Unit 22 | 381 Harvard St | 1BR,1BA | $0.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverside, Cambridge, MA
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 a cheap apartment in Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $9,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7,613 regular apartments in Riverside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $653 which is $8,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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