Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Wellesley College, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Westwood

$3,200/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwood is $3,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwood

465

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwood rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 4% 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 $3,140, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $2,576 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

Studio

$2,413

-

11%

1 bedroom

$2,510

-

9%

2 bedroom

$3,262

-

3%

3 bedroom

$3,947

-

8%

4 bedroom

$4,999

-

71%

Studio

Average rent

$2,413

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,510

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,262

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,947

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,999

Last year

71%

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

133 Winthrop St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

E Cross St #3 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Norwood

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 13

239 Grove St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bleachery apartment for rent in Waltham

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

64 Hollis St #U7U15 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Framingham

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

$1,585

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

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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 $3,200 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwood?

Average rent prices in Westwood have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwood is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 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 $128,000/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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