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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Hardwood floors
- Heat and hot water included
- Heat and hot water included
Location
898 Massachusetts Ave #4, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Riverside
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Property Overview
Hardwood floors and included heat and hot water add everyday comfort and value. The home offers appealing features for those looking for practical convenience and a classic interior feel.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Middle school nearby
- High school nearby
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Amenities for 898 Massachusetts Ave #4, Riverside
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 898 Massachusetts Ave #4
Sweet deal!
This listing is 30% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Riverside.
Perfect studio apartment in an ideal location between Harvard and Central Squares. Hardwood floors, coin-op laundry and heat and hot water is included. (Reference #180054)
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 898 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, US compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 miles away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Riverside
1-bedroom apartments at 898 Massachusetts Ave #4 cost about 30% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Riverside
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,940 |
| 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 | $3,222 |
| November 2026 | $3,202 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,837 |
| 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 | $3,050 |
| November 2026 | $3,000 |
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Can I afford to live at 898 Massachusetts Ave #4?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$84,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $84,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,100.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio, 1 Bath | Last month | $2,100 | Studio | 1 bath | |
| Studio, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $2,100 | Studio | 1 bath | |
| 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $2,600 | 1 bed | 1 bath | |
| Studio, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $2,100 | Studio | 1 bath | |
| Studio, 1 Bath | 1 year ago | $2,100 | Studio | 1 bath | |
| 1 year ago | $3,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $2,100 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Studio, 1 Bath | 2 years ago | $2,300 | Studio | 1 bath | |
| Studio, 1 Bath | 2 years ago | $2,300 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 898 Massachusetts Ave #4
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-
Neighborhood
Riverside | Cambridge, MA
Getting around Cambridge near 898 Massachusetts Ave #4
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 898 Massachusetts Ave #4, 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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