Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Strawberry Hill

$3,600 Total Monthly Price

36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2

Cambridge, MA 02138

617-955-1194

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,320 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlight

No Cooling

36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2

About This Home

$3,600 deposit, Available Now

Available September 1,2026. Beautifully renovated second-floor apartment in West Cambridge's coveted Strawberry Hill neighborhood. This sun-filled 3BR/1BA unit in a charming two-family home features hardwood floors throughout,a fully updated kitchen with new appliances,renovated bathroom,and a private screened-in porch and shared private yard — perfect for relaxing outdoors.Rent includes one off-street parking spot,water,and free basement laundry. Tenant responsible for all other utilities. Pets considered with landlord approval. No smoking.Ideally located on a quiet,tree-lined street just steps from the 71,73,75 bus. Minutes to Harvard Square,Fresh Pond Reservation,Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach,Whole Foods,Sofra Bakery,and Ravello Kitchen. Easy access to MIT,Boston College,and major Cambridge employers. Walkable,bikeable,and commuter-friendly. MLS ID 73534766

36 Thingvalla Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

1,320 Sq Ft Home

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,600 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water, parking

Lot Details

3,525 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $3,600

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Jenna Chen | Thread Real Estate,LLC
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Neighborhood

A mix of urban and suburban, the pleasant neighborhood of Strawberry Hill sits in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A family-oriented community is what Strawberry Hill is most well-known for, with its waterfront community parks and safe suburban neighborhoods. Residents and pets alike love the Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach near the Fresh Pond Golf Course. Small businesses reside in this neighborhood like the thriving Sofra Bakery & Café on Belmont Street.

Residents have all of the shopping, dining, and entertainment options they could ever need with unbeatable access to Harvard Square. Located just two miles west from Harvard University and this university-owned commercial center, locals have access to shops, restaurants, and theaters. Other great universities can be found near Strawberry Hill, like Boston College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology along the Charles River.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi

36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2 is within 5 minutes or 2.0 miles from Harvard University. It is also near Lesley University and Lesley University, Porter.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Alewife, located 2.1 miles from 36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2. 36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.2 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Alewife	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Porter Square Station	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi
Allston Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Waverley	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	10 min	5.5 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	10.2 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star's at Cambridge	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Watertown Mall	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Arsenal Yards	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi

36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi

36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2 has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital	Walk:	20 min	1.1 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi

36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 20 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	21 min	10.3 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	27 min	14.7 mi
Fort Miller	Drive:	41 min	22.7 mi

36 Thingvalla Ave Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 22.7 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 10.3 miles away and a 21 minute drive.