Riverside

Cambridge, MA

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Riverside - Cambridge, MA

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A top-notch neighborhood between Harvard and MIT

Waterfront City Park Commuter-Friendly University Urban

As one of the top-ranking neighborhoods to live in in the city of Cambridge, Riverside is a premier spot for waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and a happening nightlife scene. Large, colorful homes and historic buildings mark this neighborhood with local charm that you won’t want to miss. Exuding a college-town vibe, Riverside is situated directly south of Harvard University, so though the neighborhood feels family-friendly, it’s also very youthful due to the proximity to this prestigious university.

But Harvard isn’t the only school in walking distance of Riverside. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (known as MIT) is just two miles from Riverside, making this neighborhood an educational hub. Whether you want to walk, drive, or make use of public transit, by bus or subway, this area is very commuter-friendly. Riverbend Park and Riverside Press Park are just a few of the green spaces available to residents, and though the neighborhood has many residential streets, there are a wonderful variety of restaurants and shops to choose from between burger joints and taverns or pasta shops and coastal cafes.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Riverside is $2,048 for a studio, $2,724 for one bedroom, $3,505 for two bedrooms, and $4,059 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 405 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,048/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 610 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,724/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 842 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,505/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,250 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,059/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

97

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

76

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

98

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Longfellow National Historic Site
  • Coit Observatory
  • Charles River Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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