Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA from $1,950 (43 Rentals)

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Phillips Park Apartments
$2,100 - $3,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100 - $3,550

Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $3,550
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Phillips Park Apartments

324 Washington StWellesley, MA 02481
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property at 5 Seaward Rd
$2,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,750

Total Monthly Price$2,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5 Seaward Rd

WellesleyMA02481
property at 210 Hillside Ave
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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210 Hillside Ave

NeedhamMA02494
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Commonwealth Residences
Rent Specials
$2,100 - $4,200

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Base Rent$2,100 - $4,200

Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $4,200
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Commonwealth Residences

373 Commonwealth RdWayland, MA 01778
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property at 31 Auburn St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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31 Auburn St

NewtonMA02465
property at 18 Wilson St
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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18 Wilson St

NatickMA01760
property at 256 Commonwealth Rd
$2,199

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,199

Total Monthly Price$2,199
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

256 Commonwealth Rd

WaylandMA01778
property at 2360 Commonwealth Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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975 Chestnut St, Unit #2
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

975 Chestnut St, Unit #2

975 Chestnut StNewton, MA 02464
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Charles River Landing
$2,405 - $3,919

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,390 - $3,904
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$2,405 - $3,919
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Charles River Landing

300 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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property at 58 North Ave
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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58 North Ave

NatickMA01760
property at 18 Highland Terrace
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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18 Highland Terrace

NeedhamMA02494
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The Kendrick
$2,503 - $6,645

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,503 - $6,645

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Kendrick

275 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494
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property at 254 Elliot St
$2,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,550

Total Monthly Price$2,550
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

254 Elliot St, Unit #1

254 Elliot St
NewtonMA02464
property at 254 Elliot St
$2,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,550

Total Monthly Price$2,550
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Nov 1
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254 Elliot St

NewtonMA02464

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Natick Corner
$2,600 - $4,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600 - $4,300

Total Monthly Price$2,600 - $4,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Natick Corner

69 E Central StNatick, MA 01760
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51 Brackett St
$2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

51 Brackett St

51 Brackett StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 680 Boylston St
$2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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680 Boylston St

NewtonMA02459

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Hillside Estates
Rent Specials
$2,750 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,750 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$2,750 - $4,500
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hillside Estates

26 Union StNatick, MA 01760
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property at 2310 Commonwealth Ave
$2,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,750

Total Monthly Price$2,750
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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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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property at 12 Walnut St
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

12 Walnut St

NatickMA01760
property at 1077 Chestnut St
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1077 Chestnut St

NewtonMA02464
property at 15 Oak St
$2,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,695

Total Monthly Price$2,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

15 Oak St

NeedhamMA02492

Wellesley, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wellesley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wellesley, MA is a Studio unit found at Commonwealth Residences in the Historic District neighborhood priced from $2,100. Woodland Park in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wellesley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commonwealth ResidencesStudioStudio, 1BA$2,100
Woodland ParkStudioStudio, 1BA$2,175
Natick CornerOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2,600
Charles River LandingPlan A (A1A)1BR, 1BA$2,677

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellesley area is the $0.26 price per square foot 51 Brackett St Model at 51 Brackett St in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Wellesley apartment is the 975 Chestnut St Model at 975 Chestnut St, Unit #2 in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot. 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.
51 Brackett St51 Brackett St2BR, 1BA$0.26
975 Chestnut St, Unit #2975 Chestnut St2BR, 1BA$0.23
984 Chestnut St, Unit 2984 Chestnut St3BR, 1.5BA$1.56
44 High St, Unit 144 High St4BR, 2BA$3.04
9 Keefe Ave, Unit 19 Keefe Ave2BR, 1BA$2.00
New Falls Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR, 1.5BA$2.43
69 Saco St69 Saco St3BR, 1.5BA$3.29
Charles River LandingPlan F (A1CD)1BR, 1BA$2.77
18 Mark Lee Rd, Unit First Floor18 Mark Lee Rd1BR, 1BA$2.50
14 Elliot Ter14 Elliot Ter1BR, 1BA$2.80

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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 $2,100.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wellesley Apartment is $2,500 at Commonwealth Residences.

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 $2,525 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 The Kendrick and starts from $5,485.

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