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Amenities for 218 Western Avenue #A, Riverside
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
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| Range | Refrigerator |
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About 218 Western Avenue #A
Room for rent - Shared apartment Available September 1st Bright room for rent in this awesome Cambridge apartment! This unit ideally located with a short commute to both MIT and Harvard's main campuses, making it perfect for students or professionals. You'll have easy access to public transportation, local shops, and restaurants. The area is known for its vibrant community and proximity to Charles River, offering beautiful walking and biking paths. Unit Features: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unfurnished Kitchen alcove which allows for a huge living room Gorgeous real hardwood floors throughout apartment Windows in all of the bedrooms allow for lots of natural light Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove/Ove The neighborhood: 10-minute walk to Central Square Red Line T stop Walking distance from some of Cambridge's best restaurants 2 blocks from a fantastic Whole Foods and a 10-minute walk to Trader Joes Near Memorial Drive giving you an easy, painless commute out of the city whenever you'd like
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 218 Western Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Room for rent |
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Rent trends in Riverside
1-bedroom apartments at 218 Western Avenue #A cost about 69% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,999 |
| January 2024 | $3,000 |
| February 2024 | $2,992 |
| March 2024 | $2,979 |
| April 2024 | $2,974 |
| May 2024 | $3,008 |
| June 2024 | $3,015 |
| July 2024 | $3,005 |
| August 2024 | $2,999 |
| September 2024 | $2,998 |
| October 2024 | $2,926 |
| November 2024 | $2,948 |
| December 2024 | $2,935 |
| January 2025 | $2,991 |
| February 2025 | $2,967 |
| March 2025 | $3,044 |
| April 2025 | $3,120 |
| May 2025 | $3,087 |
| June 2025 | $3,074 |
| July 2025 | $3,063 |
| August 2025 | $3,113 |
| September 2025 | $3,033 |
| October 2025 | $3,027 |
| November 2025 | $3,000 |
| December 2025 | $3,000 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,364 |
| January 2024 | $2,312 |
| February 2024 | $3,000 |
| March 2024 | $3,000 |
| April 2024 | $3,000 |
| May 2024 | $3,000 |
| June 2024 | $2,975 |
| July 2024 | $2,836 |
| August 2024 | $2,900 |
| September 2024 | $2,858 |
| October 2024 | $2,706 |
| November 2024 | $2,860 |
| December 2024 | $2,850 |
| January 2025 | $2,993 |
| February 2025 | $2,893 |
| March 2025 | $3,175 |
| April 2025 | $3,406 |
| May 2025 | $3,300 |
| June 2025 | $3,131 |
| July 2025 | $3,060 |
| August 2025 | $3,025 |
| September 2025 | $3,000 |
| October 2025 | $3,014 |
| November 2025 | $3,032 |
| December 2025 | $3,025 |
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Can I afford to live at 218 Western Avenue #A?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $2,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $3,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $2,600 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 218 Western Avenue #A
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Morse School
40 granite st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
Riverside | Cambridge, MA
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Getting around Cambridge near 218 Western Avenue #A
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
10/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 218 Western Avenue #A, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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