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Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $3,900
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
1 2 Residents Available Now
Available Now $3,900
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
1Sq. Ft.
1.5 Bathrooms $3,975
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
1 2 Residents Available Now
Available Now $3,975
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
1Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Convenient For

  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • Agent/Broker Listing

Apartment Description

Welcome to 16 Elmer Street — a professionally managed elevator building in the heart of Riverside, offering bright, thoughtfully designed 2bed apartments just minutes from Harvard University and the Charles River.

Units #502 (top floor) and #204...
(second floor) feature open layouts, oversized windows, and hardwood floors throughout. Each studio includes a full kitchen with modern appliances, a tiled bathroom, and built-in storage. Enjoy quiet residential living while staying close to all the best that Cambridge has to offer.

Nestled on a peaceful side street between Harvard and Central Square, this location offers unbeatable proximity to the Red Line, Whole Foods, shops, restaurants, and beautiful riverfront trails.

Key Features:
Large layouts with excellent light and space
Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, and oven
Modern bathroom with tile finishes
Hardwood floors throughout
Elevator building with laundry on-site
Heat and hot water included
Secure, professionally managed property

Available now. Ideal for graduate students, researchers, and professionals seeking a clean, quiet space in a prime location.

Contact us today to schedule a showing – these units won’t last!

*This listing information is provided for informational purposes only.
*Accessing, viewing, or interacting with this listing by a broker or salesperson does not create, imply, or validate any contractual relationship or fee obligation with the landlord or listing agent.
*Any broker fee, if applicable, shall ONLY be paid by the party (lessor or tenant) who originally engaged and entered into a contract with the broker or salesperson.

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

East Coast Realty

Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Microwave
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck

Community Features

  • Elevator
  • Near Bus Stop

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Water/Sewer
    Included in rent

One-Time Basics

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Intercom

Shopping Centers

330-340 River Street Walk: 6 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Memorial Plaza Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi

Military

Boston Support Center Drive: 11 min Distance: 5.0 mi

Transit / Subway

Harvard Square Station Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Central Square Station Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.6 mi
Boston University West Station Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
St Paul Street Station Walk: 28 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Pleasant Street Station Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Porter Square Walk: 34 min Distance: 1.8 mi
Yawkey Walk: 35 min Distance: 1.8 mi
Ruggles Station Walk: 55 min Distance: 2.9 mi
Back Bay Station Walk: 57 min Distance: 3.0 mi
Boston Landing Drive: 12 min Distance: 6.9 mi

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Drive: 14 min Distance: 8.1 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Cambridge College Walk: 6 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Harvard University Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.8 mi
MIT Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Boston University Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural History Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Coit Observatory Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Charles River Reservation Walk: 34 min Distance: 1.8 mi

Schools

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
The Amigos School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Morse
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Cambridgeport
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Grades PK-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Gardner Pilot Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
5
Out of 10
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

93

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

74

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

99

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Active

70

Soundscore

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active