808-812 Memorial Drive II
808-812 Memorial Dr,
Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,965 - $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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverside is $2,386 for a studio, $3,094 for one bedroom, $3,596 for two bedrooms, and $4,460 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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419 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,386/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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610 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,094/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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835 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,596/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,184 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,460/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverside - Cambridge, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Riverside - Cambridge, MA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Riverside - Cambridge, MA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
100
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Riverside - Cambridge, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.