Wellington-Harrington

Cambridge, MA

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Wellington-Harrington - Cambridge, MA

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A residential gem between two major hubs for retail and dining

Great Location Commuter University Nightlife Restaurants Hip

Situated between Inman and Kendall Squares, Wellington-Harrington is a residential area nestled along the border of funky Cambridge culture in The Port. Here, historic brick buildings share the block with classic triple decker apartments. The neighborhood has a small vibe but actually has a high density with over 7,000 residents living in the area.

Wellington-Harrington offers a diverse selection of restaurants including Brazilian, Korean, Portuguese, and Italian, mainly located along busy Cambridge Street. One of the neighborhood favorites, Muqueca, dishes up Brazilian stew in traditional clay pots in a relaxed atmosphere, while indie and foreign film fans come from all over Cambridge to the Kendall Square Cinema for its screenings.

Donnelly Field lies at the center of the area, where youth teams tee up for baseball and parents take kids to the playground or walk their furry friends. Just a few minutes east, Central Square provides a lively, yet quirky nightlife and eclectic shopping. Wellington-Harrington has a convenient train right to several colleges, including Harvard University and Boston University. The closest is Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which is only a five-minute drive away but walking to campus is doable as well.

If you’re looking for a more close-knit neighborhood with amenities just minutes away, give Wellington-Harrington a try.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Wellington-Harrington is $2,419 for two bedrooms, and $2,416 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wellington-Harrington has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • 2 BR

  • 514 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,419/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 484 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,416/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Walker's Paradise

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

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Excellent Transit

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

97

Biker's Paradise

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Science
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Boston Public Garden
  • Charles River Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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