Average Rent in Riverside, Cambridge, MA

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Current Versus Historical Riverside, Cambridge, MA Rents

Riverside rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $7,175 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $50 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-12.41%) year-over-year from $2,283 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-6.93%) year-over-year from $3,008 to $2,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (2.47%) year-over-year from $3,708 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,350 (-27.84%) year-over-year from $4,850 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,808 (30.69%) year-over-year from $5,891 to $7,699. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 14.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.57% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $70.59 $2,000 $2,283 (-12.41%) $2,245 (-10.91%)
1 BR $52.58 $2,800 $3,008 (-6.93%) $2,708 (3.38%)
2 BR $51.88 $3,800 $3,708 (2.47%) $3,700 (2.70%)
3 BR $40.42 $3,500 $4,850 (-27.84%) $4,108 (-14.81%)
4+ BR $47.26 $7,699 $5,891 (30.69%) $5,325 (44.59%)

Historical Rents in Riverside, Cambridge, MA

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Top Cities Near Riverside

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Riverside. The average rent in Riverside is currently $3,250 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chelsea, MA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Riverside, Cambridge, MA is Belmont, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Riverside, Cambridge, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Riverside, Cambridge, MA is 1.25% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Riverside, Cambridge, MA are about 21.05% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.71% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Riverside, Cambridge, MA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,575 $2,225 $2,575 $2,500
Everett, MA $2,150 $2,300 $2,600 $2,500
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,075 $2,550 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,840 $2,400 $3,050 $3,200
Arlington, MA $1,975 $2,400 $2,800 $3,250
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,400 $3,000 $3,300
Somerville, MA $2,200 $2,888 $3,300 $3,600
Cambridge, MA $2,550 $3,100 $3,997 $3,800
Brookline, MA $2,463 $3,000 $3,800 $3,895
Belmont, MA N/A $2,275 $3,000 $4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Riverside

There are a total of 44 neighborhoods in or near Riverside. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Commonwealth, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 44 total neighborhoods in or near Riverside, Cambridge, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Riverside, Cambridge, MA is currently around $3,498 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Riverside's average rent, which is actually $3,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Riverside, Glendale has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,090 average rent per month, Downtown Boston is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Riverside. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Central Maverick Square - Paris Street, Boston, MA $2,238 $2,850 $3,000 $3,000
Commonwealth, Boston, MA $2,050 $2,450 $2,950 $3,000
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,550 $3,400 $3,250
Back Bay, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,350 $5,995 $3,250
Beacon Hill, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,075 $3,950 $3,250
Jamaica Central - South Sumner, Boston, MA N/A $2,925 $3,350 $3,300
Lower Roxbury, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,800 $3,325 $3,300
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA $2,500 $2,900 $3,850 $3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA $2,000 $2,450 $3,150 $3,300
East Somerville, Somerville, MA $2,350 $2,750 $3,225 $3,325
South Medford, Medford, MA $1,950 $2,400 $2,975 $3,400
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA $2,500 $3,000 $3,750 $3,400
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $2,500 $3,025 $3,680 $3,495
Oak Square, Boston, MA N/A $2,450 $3,175 $3,600
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA $2,450 $3,149 $4,225 $3,600
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA $3,005 $3,300 $4,370 $3,600
North End, Boston, MA $2,475 $3,000 $3,800 $3,625
Washington Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,025 $3,050 $3,650
Sav-Mor, Boston, MA N/A $2,350 $2,600 $3,695
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA $2,450 $3,000 $3,950 $3,765
Mission Hill, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,192 $3,300 $3,775
North Allston, Boston, MA $2,700 $3,188 $3,800 $3,800
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA $2,050 $2,550 $3,325 $3,900
Hyde Square, Boston, MA $2,498 $2,450 $3,250 $3,925
South End, Boston, MA $2,500 $3,583 $4,600 $3,953
Washington Square, Brookline, MA $2,200 $2,900 $3,775 $3,995
West End, Boston, MA $2,915 $3,798 $5,130 $4,064
Highland Park, Boston, MA N/A $2,800 $3,225 $4,100
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA $2,525 $3,075 $4,000 $4,325
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $3,300 $3,793 $5,478 $5,090

Top Counties Near Riverside

There are a total of 15 counties located by Riverside, Cambridge, MA. Some of these counties include Chelsea, MA, Everett, MA, and Malden, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,250. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chelsea, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,000, Belmont, MA is the most expensive county by Riverside, Cambridge, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Riverside, Cambridge, MA is 1.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Riverside, Cambridge, MA is 18.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Riverside, Cambridge, MA is 21.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Chelsea, MA $1,575 $2,225 $2,575 $2,500
Everett, MA $2,150 $2,300 $2,600 $2,500
Malden, MA $1,800 $2,075 $2,550 $2,700
Watertown Town, MA $2,840 $2,400 $3,050 $3,200
Arlington, MA $1,975 $2,400 $2,800 $3,250
Medford, MA $1,950 $2,400 $3,000 $3,300
Somerville, MA $2,200 $2,888 $3,300 $3,600
Cambridge, MA $2,550 $3,100 $3,997 $3,800
Brookline, MA $2,463 $3,000 $3,800 $3,895
Belmont, MA N/A $2,275 $3,000 $4,000

Top Zipcodes Near Riverside

There are a total of 22 zipcodes in or near Riverside, Cambridge, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,398. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02149, Everett, MA at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 02111, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,300. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Riverside, Cambridge, MA is $2,875 per month. Or in other words, $54 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,486 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Riverside, Cambridge, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
02143, Somerville, MA $2,600 $2,900 $3,400 $3,638
02215, Boston, MA $2,300 $2,950 $3,750 $3,395
02138, Cambridge, MA $2,825 $3,000 $4,125 $3,600
02115, Boston, MA $2,573 $3,048 $4,125 $3,275
02135, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,550 $3,100 $3,275
02140, Cambridge, MA $2,350 $2,850 $3,650 $3,425
02116, Boston, MA $2,663 $3,350 $5,500 $3,500
02114, Boston, MA $2,598 $3,540 $4,445 $3,755
02120, Boston, MA $2,300 $3,195 $3,573 $4,000
02129, Boston, MA $2,400 $3,250 $4,050 $4,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Riverside Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Riverside, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for Riverside, Cambridge, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Riverside, Cambridge, MA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Riverside, Cambridge, MA.
How much is a studio apartment in Riverside, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $70.59. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverside.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Riverside, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $52.58. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverside.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Riverside, Cambridge, MA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $51.88. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Riverside.
How have rent prices in Riverside, Cambridge, MA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Riverside, Cambridge, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.28% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Riverside, Cambridge, MA?
A reasonable rent price in Riverside, Cambridge, MA is around $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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