288 Prospect St

Wellington-Harrington sits in eastern Cambridge, with a close-grained mix of residential streets, former industrial spaces, and easy connections to Kendall Square and East Cambridge. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid. Cambridge Street is the neighborhood’s main corridor for restaurants, cafés, and everyday shopping, and nearby Union Square adds more dining and nightlife. The area’s industrial past remains visible in converted brick buildings and the broader history of Cambridge’s manufacturing districts. Inman Square and the Charles River are within reach for additional food, culture, and outdoor time; neighborhood streets and nearby public spaces offer room to walk and play. Residents get around on foot, by bicycle, and on MBTA buses, with subway service accessible nearby. For the Wellington-Harrington neighborhood, the median rent is $3,200 per month, with a typical range of $1,000 to $7,280.