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- Heat and hot water included
- 1 off street parking spot included
- On site
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852 Massachusetts Ave #3, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Riverside
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| Dishwasher |
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| Onsite Laundry |
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About 852 Massachusetts Ave #3
Located in the Central Square area of Cambridge. Just a few blocks from the Red Line in Central. 1 bedroom apartment with heat and hot water included in a mid-rise building. Coin-op laundry on site and 1 off street parking spot is included!!(Reference #176840)
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 852 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, US compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Riverside
1-bedroom apartments at 852 Massachusetts Ave #3 cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,983 |
| December 2023 | $2,966 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,000 |
| December 2023 | $2,745 |
| 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 |
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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 | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,375 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 852 Massachusetts Ave #3
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
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
Morse School
40 granite st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Riverside | Cambridge, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around Cambridge near 852 Massachusetts Ave #3
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
8/10
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 852 Massachusetts Ave #3, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-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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Target
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Hilton's Tent City
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Teddy Shoes Inc
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Bodhi Leaf
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1369 Coffee House
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Dunkin'
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Cicada Coffee Bar
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Blue Moon
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730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio
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JCSK Inc
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Brick & Mortar
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Viale
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Paris Baguette
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Tatte Bakery & Cafe
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Flour Bakery + Cafe
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Mike's Pastry
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Le Macaron French Pastries
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Cronin Park
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Western Ave. and River St.
Cooper Plgd
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Asmara Restaurant
739 Massachusetts Ave
Shanghai Fresh Restaurant
735 Massachusetts Ave
New York Pizza
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