Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Wellesley College, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Westwood

$3,100/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwood is $3,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwood

383

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwood rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wellesley College, MA

Average rent prices in Westwood have decreased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Wellesley College, MA

Rent prices in Westwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westwood is $3,100, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $2,553 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

Studio

$2,350

-

12%

1 bedroom

$2,465

-

10%

2 bedroom

$3,232

-

4%

3 bedroom

$3,700

-

13%

4 bedroom

$5,400

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,465

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,232

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wellesley College, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Wellesley College, MA

240 Crescent LLC - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

6.5

Good

240 Crescent LLC

240 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453

1 bed

1 bath

$975–$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8 Brackett Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Framingham

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
78 Main St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wayland

4 Bed 1 ba Room For Rent

78 Main St #1, Wayland, MA 01778

4 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
133 Winthrop St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Wellesley College, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Westwood rental market.

How much is rent in Westwood?

The average rent in Westwood is $3,100 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwood?

Average rent prices in Westwood have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwood is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Westwood, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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