
According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Riverside are hovering around $2,395, compared to a $2,440 one-bedroom median for Cambridge as a whole.
But how does the low-end pricing on a Riverside rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)
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27 Putnam Ave.
Listed at $1,650/month, this studio apartment, located at 27 Putnam Ave., is 14.6% less than the $1,931/month median rent for a studio in Riverside.
In the unit, you're promised central heating and air conditioning. Cats are welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the complete listing here.)
Mt Auburn and Banks Streets
This studio apartment, situated at Mt Auburn and Banks Streets, is listed for $1,850/month.
You'll see a deck, carpeted floors and air conditioning in the apartment; there's also a roof deck available. The listing is cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the complete listing here.)
24 Mount Auburn St.
Here's a studio apartment at 24 Mount Auburn St., which is going for $1,875/month.
The unit has large windows. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
(See the full listing here.)
9 Elmer St.
Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 9 Elmer St., listed at $1,895/month.
You'll find a deck, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and an eat-in kitchen in the unit. The rental is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.
(See the listing here.)
400 Franklin St.
Lastly, this studio apartment, situated at 400 Franklin St., is listed for $1,900/month for its 500 square feet.
In the unit, the listing promises a deck and hardwood flooring. This listing is cat-friendly. The building features on-site laundry.
(See the listing here.)
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