Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Wellesley, MA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wellesley, MA is $4,150. This is +113%, or $2,201, higher than the national average.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,150

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

9

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wellesley, MA is $4,150. This is +113%, or $2,201, higher than the national average.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
48%
12%
24%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

83%
17%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

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 price trends in
Wellesley, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Wellesley, MA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Wellesley, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Wellesley, MA is $3,937. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wellesley, MA costs about $3,594 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,187. Houses for rent in Wellesley, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,400

2%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,665

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$4,000

2%

32%

4 bedroom

$5,250

14%

100%

Studio

$2,702

17%

87%

Studio

Average rent

$2,702

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

87%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,665

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,250

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

100%

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.

Compare rent prices in Wellesley, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Wellesley, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ashland, MA.

Wellesley

Median rent price$4,150
increased by113%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wellesley, MA is 84% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.

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4 Cedar St #404 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wellesley

$2,350 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Wellesley

4 Cedar St #404, 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 Mar 17

312 Washington St #3-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wellesley

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

64 Cedar St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wellesley

3 beds

2 baths

$4,200

$3,950

Price drop

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Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

8 Dunedin Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,000

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House for rent

Available Nov 17

115 Parker Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

House for rent in Wellesley

115 Parker Road - 1

115 Parker Rd #1, Wellesley, MA 02482

4 beds

1.5 baths

$4,500

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

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Available May 1