1 Thingvalla Ave # 3, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,750
$2,500/mo
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About this home
Top-Floor 2BR in West Cambridge - Heat and Hot Water IncludedBright top-floor two bedroom in a well-kept three-family near Fresh Pond. Heat and hot water are included in the rent, which is rare in Cambridge at this price. In-unit washer and dryer, dishwasher, hardwood through the main living space, and good light on every side.Recently updated and move-in ready. Flexible start, available now with a lease start any time up to October 1.Access is a private exterior staircase to the third floor.Street parking, resident permit through the City of Cambridge. Tenant pays electric and gas. No pets, no smoking. First month and security deposit at signing, renters insurance required.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
9.1%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Sep 9, 2026
$2,500
$250
(-9.09%)
From $2,750 to $2,500 (-9.1%)
Listed for Rent
Aug 20, 2026
$2,750
Original listing
Office: SelectRE Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,500 | $250 | - | From $2,750 to $2,500 (-9.1%) |
| 08/20/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,750 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Living Area
850 sq ft
Lot Size
999 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Hot Water, Water
Security Deposit
$2,750
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
20 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
850 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
850 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof + Access Rights
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Shady Hill School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.5 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.1 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.4 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.7 mi
|
#245 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Haggerty School
0.1 mi
|
#243 of 825
|
Score: 52.7
Improved 133 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
267 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.6 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
2.1 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
3.1 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
3.4 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.5 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
1 Thingvalla Ave # 3, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Owen Spence
Listing Office
SelectRE Boston
Office Phone
617-777-6109
Agent MLS ID
CN247479
Office MLS ID
AC2174
Listing Data Updated
Sep 9, 2026 8:52 AM EDT
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