808-812 Memorial Drive II
808-812 Memorial Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,990 - $3,795 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds
Riverside
Cambridge, MA
Riverside - Cambridge, MA Area Guide
A top-notch neighborhood between Harvard and MIT
Waterfront
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City Park
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Commuter-Friendly
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University
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Urban
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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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverside is $2,349 for a studio, $3,090 for one bedroom, $3,619 for two bedrooms, and $4,449 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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419 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,349/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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610 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,090/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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835 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,619/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,184 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,449/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverside - Cambridge, MA is for everyday living.
Walker's Paradise
97
/ 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
76
/ 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
98
/ 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Longfellow National Historic Site
- Coit Observatory
- Charles River Reservation
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.