Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA from $1,600 (38 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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property at 25 Church St

$1,625

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$1,625

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25 Church St

NatickMA01760

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287 Elliot St, Unit 11
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

287 Elliot St, Unit 11

287 Elliot StNewton, MA 02464
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property at 31 Auburn St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

31 Auburn St

NewtonMA02465
property at 63 Oak St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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63 Oak St

NeedhamMA02492
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373 Lexington St, Unit 1
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

373 Lexington St, Unit 1

373 Lexington StAuburndale, MA 02466

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property at 66 Spring Rd

$2,500 - $3,300

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$2,500

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$2,500

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66 Spring Rd

NeedhamMA02494
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The Kendrick
$2,503 - $7,040
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$2,503 - $7,040

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The Kendrick

275 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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Natick Corner
$2,600 - $4,300
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$2,600 - $4,300

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Natick Corner

69 E Central StNatick, MA 01760
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property at 22 High St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

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22 High St

NeedhamMA02494
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268 Grove St, Unit U10
$2,695
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$2,695

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$2,695
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268 Grove St, Unit U10

268 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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8-8A Owatonna St, Unit 8A
$2,700
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$2,700

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$2,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

8-8A Owatonna St, Unit 8A

8-8A Owatonna StAuburndale, MA 02466
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property at 61-63-63 Newell Rd

$1,975 - $3,275

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$1,975

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$1,975

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61-63-63 Newell Rd

NewtonMA02466
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57 Eliot St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

57 Eliot St

57 Eliot StNatick, MA 01760
property at 10 Lincoln St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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10 Lincoln St

NewtonMA02461
property at 1932 Washington St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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1932 Washington St

NewtonMA02466
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Woodland Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park

264 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
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property at 210 Hillside Ave

$2,375

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$2,375

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$2,375

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210 Hillside Ave

NeedhamMA02494

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property at 116 Floral St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

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Available Aug 1

116 Floral St

NewtonMA02461
property at 15 Oak St

$2,695

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$2,695

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$2,695

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15 Oak St

NeedhamMA02492

Wellesley, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wellesley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wellesley, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Street Apartments in the Oak Hill neighborhood priced from $2,250. Commonwealth Residences in the Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wellesley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
Commonwealth ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
Natick CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,600
Woodland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,600
Chestnut Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom Senior Apartment2BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellesley area is the $2.00 price per square foot 27 Gammons Rd Model at 27 Gammons Rd in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $12,000. The second greatest value Wellesley apartment is the 282 Melrose St Model at 282 Melrose St, Unit 282 Melrose Street Newton starting at $4,150 with a $2.44 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.
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
282 Melrose St, Unit 282 Melrose Street Newton282 Melrose St2BR,1BA$2.44
20 Oak Ter20 Oak Ter3BR,2BA$3.06
23 Thurston Rd, Unit 123 Thurston Rd3BR,1.5BA$2.40
44 High St, Unit 144 High St4BR,2BA$3.04
9 Keefe Ave, Unit 19 Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
9 Keefe Ave9 Keefe Ave2BR,1BA$2.44
1056 Beacon St, Unit 11056 Beacon St2BR,2BA$3.15
287 Elliot St, Unit 287-12287 Elliot St1BR,1BA$2.10
Charles River LandingPlan B (A1B)1BR,1BA$3.13

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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 Commonwealth Residences listed at $2,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wellesley Apartment is $2,250 at Lincoln Street Apartments.

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 $2,600 at Woodland Park.

What is the most affordable Wellesley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wellesley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 45 E. Central St. and starts from $5,200.

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