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Highlights

  • Flexible layout
  • Off-street parking spots
  • Shared laundry in basement
  • Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances
  • Living room with built-in cabinets

Location

68 Richdale Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA|Neighborhood Nine
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Charlesgate Property Management LLC

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(978) 923-5676

Property Overview

68 Richdale Ave offers an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a flexible layout, living room with built-in cabinets, off-street parking, and shared laundry in the basement. With an overall Zumper expert rating of 7.8/10 and strong sub-scores in price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, it delivers excellent value and convenience. Its top-tier value-for-money ranking and proximity to a highly rated middle school further enhance its appeal for renters seeking both practicality and quality.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 68 Richdale Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 68 Richdale Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1.5 bath$2,900 /mo1 unit availableDon't miss this opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in one of Cambridge's most sought-after areas!
3BR/1.5BA3 bed1.5 bath$4,300 /mo1 unit availableCome see this huge first floor apartment with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and 1.5 bathrooms. The unit offers a flexible layout and can be used as a full 3 bedroom with a living room or a 2 bedroom with a living, plus a dining room/home office/bonus room. The living room is a great size with classic built-in cabinets and the kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave, and a gas stove. A recently updated powder room is just off the kitchen. The bedrooms are all a good size with ample closet space. Shared laundry in the basement, and 2 off-street parking spots are included. This apartment is in a great Cambridge location, just steps to Porter Square and the Red Line with easy access to Lesley University, Harvard Square, Davis Square, and throughout Cambridge, and Somerville. Reach out today for a showing.

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HomeApartments in CambridgeNeighborhood Nine 68 Richdale Ave

Come see this huge first floor apartment with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and 1.5 bathrooms. The unit offers a flexible layout and can be used as a full 3 bedroom with a living room or a 2 bedroom with a living, plus a dining room/home office/bonus room. The living room is a great size with classic built-in cabinets and the kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave, and a gas stove. A recently updated powder room is just off the kitchen. The bedrooms are all a good size with ample closet space. Shared laundry in the basement, and 2 off-street parking spots are included. This apartment is in a great Cambridge location, just steps to Porter Square and the Red Line with easy access to Lesley University, Harvard Square, Davis Square, and throughout Cambridge, and Somerville. Reach out today for a showing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 68 Richdale Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 68 Richdale Ave has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 68 Richdale Ave
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
68 Richdale Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 68 Richdale Ave is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
68 Richdale Ave is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 68 Richdale Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 68 Richdale Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Neighborhood Nine

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in Neighborhood Nine.

3-bedroom apartments at 68 Richdale Ave cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Neighborhood Nine.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Neighborhood Nine
Cambridge
A table of studio rental data trends in Cambridge
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,673
July 2024$2,653
August 2024$2,676
September 2024$2,685
October 2024$2,576
November 2024$2,395
December 2024$2,454
January 2025$2,523
February 2025$2,576
March 2025$2,606
April 2025$2,565
May 2025$2,606
June 2025$2,696
July 2025$2,701
August 2025$2,791
September 2025$2,621
October 2025$2,539
November 2025$2,528
December 2025$2,528
January 2026$2,544
February 2026$2,554
March 2026$2,633
April 2026$2,650
May 2026$2,664
A table of studio rental data trends in Neighborhood Nine
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$2,750
July 2024$2,717
August 2024$2,696
September 2024$2,695
October 2024$2,683
November 2024$2,681
December 2024$2,547
January 2025$2,729
February 2025$2,759
March 2025$2,505
April 2025$2,625
May 2025$2,565
June 2025$2,691
July 2025$2,697
August 2025$2,657
September 2025$2,556
October 2025$2,429
November 2025$2,485
December 2025$2,487
January 2026$2,428
February 2026$2,469
March 2026$2,701
April 2026$2,700
May 2026$2,681

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Rent-to-income ratio

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $116,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,900.
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Schools near 68 Richdale Ave

The Andrew Peabody School

70 rindge ave

cambridge, MA, 2140

PK, K-5Public
A

Graham & Parks School

44 linnaean st

cambridge, MA, 2140

PK, K-5Public
A

Maria L. Baldwin School

85 oxford st

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

John M. Tobin Montessori School

197 vassal ln

cambridge, MA, 2138

PK, K-5Public
A

Martin Luther King Jr. School

102 putnam ave

cambridge, MA, 2139

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A
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Getting around Cambridge near 68 Richdale Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 68 Richdale Ave, Cambridge

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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