Boston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 10, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Riverside, Cambridge 1270 Massachusetts Ave. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Riverside are hovering around $2,350, compared to a $2,400 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 price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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12 Mount Auburn St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 12 Mount Auburn St., is listed for $1,800/month.

The building features on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

(See the complete listing here.)

1270 Massachusetts Ave.

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Here's a studio apartment at 1270 Massachusetts Ave., which is going for $1,875/month.

Expect to see large windows in the apartment. The listing is cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the full listing here.)

400 Franklin St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 400 Franklin St., listed at $2,000/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and assigned parking. The rental is cat-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)

373 Western Ave.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 373 Western Ave., there's this 474-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $2,200/month.

In the unit, the listing promises a balcony, a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. The building features on-site laundry. The listing specifies a $2,200 broker's fee.

(View the listing here.)


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