Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Wellesley, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wellesley
$3,662/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Wellesley is $3,662 per month as of October 2026. This is 93% above the national average rent, or $1,762 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wellesley
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 15% 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 $3,717, whereas a house costs $3,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Wellesley run $2,815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,630.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,424 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 |  2% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $3,695 | 12% | 36% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | No Change | 2% |
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 | $3,717 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,135 | 34% | 40% | |
Houses | $3,395 | No Change | 30% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,424
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
36%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last year
2%
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
$3,717
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,135
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
40%
Houses
Average rent
$3,395
Last year
30%
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
93%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wellesley, MA is 44% higher than the median rent in Ashland, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,550
6%$2,410
5%$3,253
8%$2,877
1%$2,994
11%$2,722
5%$2,430
30%$3,300
15%$2,720
1%$3,513
16%$2,564
19%$3,500
15%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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 17
2h ago
Verified
40 William St, Wellesley, MA 02481
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,254–$19,748
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
40 William St, Wellesley, MA 02481
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,254–$19,748
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
$4,459
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
$4,459
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
40 William St, Wellesley, MA 02481
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,254–$19,748
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wellesley
39R Twitchell St, Wellesley, MA 02482
2 beds
1 bath
$4,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jan 1
2h ago
Verified
40 William St, Wellesley, MA 02481
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,254–$19,748
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
66 Hastings St Ste 107, Wellesley, MA 02481
2 beds
2 baths
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Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wellesley
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wellesley
63 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA 02482
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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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 $3,662 per month as of October 24, 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 15% since last year.
How does Wellesley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wellesley is 93% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,762 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 $147,000/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).