Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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Ardemore At Wellesley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ardemore At Wellesley

4-6 Cedar StWellesley, MA 02481
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287 Elliot St, Unit 12
$1,700
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$1,700

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287 Elliot St, Unit 12

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 52 N Main St

52 N Main St

NatickMA01760
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1143 Beacon St
$1,999
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$1,999

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$1,999
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1143 Beacon St

1143 Beacon StNewton, MA 02461
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property at 26 N Main St

26 N Main St

NatickMA01760

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979 Chestnut St
$2,000
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$2,000

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979 Chestnut St

979 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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979 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
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Charles River Landing
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$2,306 - $3,927
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$2,291 - $3,912
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$2,306 - $3,927
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Charles River Landing

300 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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property at 24 N Main St

24 N Main St

NatickMA01760
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57 Eliot St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

57 Eliot St

57 Eliot StNatick, MA 01760
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Woodland Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park

264 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466

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New Falls Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

New Falls Apartments

2281 Washington StNewton, MA 02462
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Wellesley, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wellesley Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles River LandingPlan D (A1F)1BR,1BA$2,346
Woodland Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wellesley area is the $0.21 price per square foot 268 Grove St Model at 268 Grove St, Unit 2-A in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Wellesley apartment is the 16 Lafayette Rd Model at 16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A starting at $2,850 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wellesley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A268 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.21
16 Lafayette Rd, Unit 11A16 Lafayette Rd2BR,1BA$0.29
8 Mechanic St, Unit 1F8 Mechanic St1BR,1BA$0.23
45 Wyman St, Unit 2C45 Wyman St1BR,1BA$0.24
53 Wyman St, Unit A-1153 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.27
19 Kippy Dr19 Kippy Dr3BR,2BA$0.32
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
45 Wyman St, Unit #345 Wyman St2BR,1BA$0.31
102 Erie Ave, Unit NA102 Erie Ave4BR,1.5BA$0.34
19 Kippy Dr, Unit 119 Kippy Dr3BR,1BA$0.30

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Getting Around Wellesley, MA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wellesley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wellesley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wellesley is at The Kendrick listed at $2,730.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wellesley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wellesley Apartment is $2,346 at Charles River Landing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wellesley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wellesley is starting from $3,174 at Charles River Landing.

What is the most affordable Wellesley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wellesley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Park and starts from $4,950.

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