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Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
Private bedroom in 5 bed/2.5 bath Home
337 Central St
BostonMA02466
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Rosemary Lake Apartments
187 Rosemary StNeedham, MA 02494
36 Pennsylvania Ave
NewtonMA02464
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from $1,9001 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1
36 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2
36 Pennsylvania AveNewton, MA 02464
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from $2,1001 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
268 Grove St, Unit 2-A
268 Grove StAuburndale, MA 02466
975 Chestnut St
NewtonMA02464
52 N Main St
NatickMA01760
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from $2,400Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Commonwealth Residences
373 Commonwealth RdWayland, MA 01778
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from $2,4501 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
1595 Commonwealth Ave
1595 Commonwealth AveNewton, MA 02465
24 Mullen Ct
NewtonMA02461
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Wellesley, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wellesley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Wellesley Studio Apartments | $4,260 | $1,800 | $8,895 |
| Cheap Wellesley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,879 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Wellesley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,112 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Wellesley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,006 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Wellesley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,911 | $3,600 | $5,600 |
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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 $2,200. Commonwealth Residences in the Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wellesley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Street Apartments | A1M | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Commonwealth Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| Chestnut Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom Senior Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| The Nines | B | 1BR,1BA | $2,908 |
| The Kendrick | S6 | Studio,1BA | $2,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wellesley area is the $0.54 price per square foot 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Wellesley apartment is the 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 starting at $5,600 with a $0.56 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
| 2251 Washington St, Unit 2251 | 2251 Washington St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.32 |
| 2251 Washington St, Unit 3 | 2251 Washington St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.32 |
| 40 Druid Hill Rd, Unit 40 | 40 Druid Hill Rd | 5BR,5.5BA | $2.00 |
| 27 Gammons Rd | 27 Gammons Rd | 5BR,4.5BA | $2.00 |
| 984 Chestnut St, Unit 2 | 984 Chestnut St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| 77 Hartford St, Unit 77 | 77 Hartford St | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 77 Hartford St, Unit 2 | 77 Hartford St | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 77 Hartford St, Unit 1 | 77 Hartford St | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
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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
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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 Lincoln Street Apartments listed at $2,350.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wellesley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wellesley Apartment is $2,200 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 $3,250 at Chestnut Hollow Apartments.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.