Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Wellesley, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wellesley
$4,459/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Wellesley is $4,459 per month as of July 2026. This is 131% above the national average rent, or $2,529 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wellesley
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wellesley rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wellesley, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Wellesley, MA
Average rent prices in Wellesley have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $3,612, whereas a house costs $4,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Wellesley run $3,612 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,415.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,460 |  13% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,576 | 7% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $3,190 | No Change | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $5,350 | 25% | 22% |
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 | $3,612 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 47% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,747 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,460
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,576
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,190
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,350
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
22%
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
$3,612
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
47%
Houses
Average rent
$4,747
Last 30 days
12%
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
131%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wellesley, MA is 62% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,750
145%$2,387
9%$3,410
8%$2,995
4%$2,900
12%$2,300
9%$2,650
24%$3,400
9%$2,620
2%$3,279
60%$2,400
10%$3,145
20%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 Aug 15
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 Aug 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wellesley
22 Cleveland Rd #1, Wellesley, MA 02481
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
$3,928–$4,178
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
626 Washington St #3, Wellesley, MA 02482
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
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
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
$3,928–$4,178
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
House for rent in Wellesley
560 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02481
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 15
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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
$3,928–$4,178
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
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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
$3,928–$4,178
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
626 Washington St #3, Wellesley, MA 02482
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
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 Aug 15
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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 $4,459 per month as of July 25, 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 11% since last year.
How does Wellesley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wellesley is 131% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,529 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 $178,000/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).