Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Wellesley, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wellesley
$3,411/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Wellesley is $3,411 per month as of September 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,511 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wellesley
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wellesley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wellesley, MA
Average rent prices in Wellesley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Wellesley, MA
Rent prices in Wellesley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wellesley is $3,735, whereas a house costs $4,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Wellesley run $3,612 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,415.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,750 |  3% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $2,353 | 1% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,400 | 1% | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $3,505 | 3% | 36% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 8% | 20% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wellesley, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,735 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,197 | 24% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,353
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,505
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
36%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
20%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wellesley, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,735
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$4,197
Last 30 days
24%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wellesley, 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.
How does rent in Wellesley, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wellesley and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wellesley
80%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wellesley, MA is 22% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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109%$2,405
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40%$2,475
5%$2,553
18%$3,250
22%$2,707
4%$3,050
19%$2,500
1%$3,215
13%Discover rentals in Wellesley, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
4 Cedar St #305, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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 Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 17
2d ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
Call for price
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
628 Washington St #2, Wellesley, MA 02482
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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 Nov 1
2d ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
Call for price
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
Call for price
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 17
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
628 Washington St #2, Wellesley, MA 02482
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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 Nov 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
628 Washington St #2, Wellesley, MA 02482
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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 Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
4 Cedar St #305, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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 Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Wellesley, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Wellesley rental market.
How much is rent in Wellesley?
The average rent in Wellesley is $3,411 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wellesley?
Average rent prices in Wellesley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.
How does Wellesley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wellesley is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,511 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wellesley?
To comfortably afford rent in Wellesley, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/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).