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852 Massachusetts Ave #8, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Riverside
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 852 Massachusetts Ave #8, Riverside
Apartment Amenities
| Ceramic Tiles | Combination Living/Dining |
| Eat-in Kitchen | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Gas Range |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 852 Massachusetts Ave #8
This is a very spacious one bedroom located in a quiet courtyard that is steps to MIT and Central Square. The bedroom is huge and capable of accommodating a desk/study area.
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.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles 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 #8 cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,989 |
| January 2026 | $3,005 |
| February 2026 | $3,051 |
| March 2026 | $3,131 |
| April 2026 | $3,144 |
| May 2026 | $3,155 |
| June 2026 | $3,100 |
| July 2026 | $3,075 |
| August 2026 | $3,118 |
| September 2026 | $3,155 |
| October 2026 | $3,212 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,015 |
| January 2026 | $3,000 |
| February 2026 | $3,000 |
| March 2026 | $3,012 |
| April 2026 | $3,062 |
| May 2026 | $3,075 |
| June 2026 | $3,060 |
| July 2026 | $3,018 |
| August 2026 | $3,020 |
| September 2026 | $3,081 |
| October 2026 | $3,066 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$114,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 months ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,900 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,375 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,800 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 852 Massachusetts Ave #8
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-
Neighborhood
Riverside | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 852 Massachusetts Ave #8
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 #8, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
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
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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Great Eastern Trading Co
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Expressions
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Dunkin'
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Dado Tea
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Moge Tee
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Blue Moon
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730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio
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Tavern
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JCSK Inc
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Brick & Mortar
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Tavern
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Paris Baguette
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Global Village Fruit Inc
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Yayla Tribal Rugs
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Christina's Spice & Specialty Foods
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James Cronin Park
McElroy Park
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park
Cooper Playground
Franklin St Park
1369 Coffee House
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Life Alive Urban Oasis & Organic Cafe
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Asmara Restaurant
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Shanghai Fresh Restaurant
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New York Pizza
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