Prospect Union Square
50 Prospect St,
Somerville, MA 02143
$2,826 - $9,990 | Studio - 3 Beds
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.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Wellington-Harrington is $2,436 for two bedrooms, and $2,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wellington-Harrington has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
2 BR
514 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,436/month
Average Rent
3 BR
484 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,427/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
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.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.