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854 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Riverside
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Located near top-rated middle and high schools, this Cambridge address also offers 16 photos for a clearer look at the space. Its location and visual detail provide helpful context for anyone comparing options in the area.
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
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Great for
Social life
Eco living
Amenities for 854 Massachusetts Ave, Riverside
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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Property details
| Lease terms | 1+ month |
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About 854 Massachusetts Ave
Spacious 702 SF 1 Bed in a professionally-managed building with landscaped courtyard. 1 Parking Space included (Space #20). Hardwood floors and large Living Room, eat-in kitchen and huge bedroom & closet. Close to Central Square, and located just a few blocks from Harvard Square, this classic turn-of-the-century building features an ideal layout. Kitchen offers enough space for a table, spacious hallway closet across from bathroom. Heat and Hot Water are included in the rent. Speed Queen laundry on-site, and a large locked storage area in the basement, approx 6 x 8 feet. Apartment being completely repainted between now and July 2, easy to show. Preference towards longer-term tenants, come see it before it's gone!
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 854 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Riverside
1-bedroom apartments at 854 Massachusetts Ave cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,989 |
| January 2026 | $3,005 |
| February 2026 | $3,051 |
| March 2026 | $3,131 |
| April 2026 | $3,144 |
| May 2026 | $3,155 |
| June 2026 | $3,109 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,015 |
| January 2026 | $3,000 |
| February 2026 | $3,000 |
| March 2026 | $3,012 |
| April 2026 | $3,062 |
| May 2026 | $3,075 |
| June 2026 | $3,071 |
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Can I afford to live at 854 Massachusetts Ave?
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 months ago | $3,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $3,000 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,900 | 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 | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 854 Massachusetts Ave
Martin Luther King Jr. School
102 putnam ave
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
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
Getting around Cambridge near 854 Massachusetts Ave
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 854 Massachusetts Ave, 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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