Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet—there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Riverside look like these days—and what might you get for your money?
According to Walk Score, the neighborhood has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,300, compared to a $2,385 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.
A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Riverside, via rental site Zumper, paints a picture of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Cambridge neighborhood.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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79 Kinnaird St., #1
Listed at $1,600/month, this 400-square-foot studio apartment, located at 79 Kinnaird St., #1, is 31.2 percent less than the $2,325/month median rent for a studio in Riverside.
There's a shared patio in back. In the unit, which comes furnished, anticipate air conditioning, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the complete listing here.)
1660 Massachusetts Ave.
Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1660 Massachusetts Ave., listed at $2,100/month.
In the unit, expect hardwood flooring and lots of light. Cats are permitted. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the listing here.)
17 Pleasant St., #10A
Listed at $2,175/month, this 485-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 17 Pleasant St., #10A.
There are laundry facilities on site. In the unit, the listing promises central heating, hardwood flooring and granite counters. Hairball alert: cats are permitted.
(Here's the listing.)
434 Franklin St., #2
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 434 Franklin St., #2, is listed for $2,200/month for its 900 square feet of space.
In the unit, expect to find central heating and hardwood flooring. There's a share back yard, and both cats and dogs are allowed.
(See the listing here.)
1010 Massachusetts Ave., #17
Finally, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1010 Massachusetts Ave., #17, which is going for $2,222/month.
Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking and on-site laundry. In the unit, look for high ceilings, central heating and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome.
(Check out the listing here.)
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