Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Wellesley, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Wellesley

$3,656/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wellesley is $3,656 per month as of June 2026. This is 88% above the national average rent, or $1,706 more per month.

$3.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wellesley

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wellesley rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wellesley, MA

Average rent prices in Wellesley have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 $3,504, whereas a house costs $4,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Wellesley run $3,169 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,187.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

3%

46%

1 bedroom

$2,150

1%

30%

2 bedroom

$3,405

9%

27%

3 bedroom

$4,200

1%

25%

4 bedroom

$4,900

78%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,405

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

78%

Last year

35%

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

Median rent price$3,656
increased by88%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wellesley, MA is 35% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.

Discover rentals in Wellesley, MA

4 Cedar St #305 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Wellesley

$2,350 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment 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 $3,656 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wellesley?

Average rent prices in Wellesley have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Wellesley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wellesley is 88% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,706 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 $146,000/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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