Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA from $1,200 (34 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 19 Union St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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19 Union St

NeedhamMA02494
property at 129 North Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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129 North Ave

NatickMA01760

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property at 20 Highland Terrace

$1,925

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$1,925

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$1,925

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20 Highland Terrace

NeedhamMA02494
property at 12 Lincoln Pl

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Lincoln Pl

NatickMA01760
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8 Mechanic St
$2,300 - $2,700
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$2,300 - $2,700

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$2,300 - $2,700
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

8 Mechanic St

8 Mechanic StNewton, MA 02464
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53 Wyman St
$2,350 - $2,700
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$2,350 - $2,700

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$2,350 - $2,700
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

53 Wyman St

53 Wyman StWaban, MA 02468
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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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16 Lafayette Rd
$2,450 - $2,850
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$2,450 - $2,850

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$2,450 - $2,850
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

16 Lafayette Rd

16 Lafayette RdNewton, MA 02462
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57 Eliot St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

57 Eliot St

57 Eliot StNatick, MA 01760
property at 15 Church St

$2,080 - $2,450

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$2,080

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$2,080

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15 Church St

NatickMA01760
property at 12 Lincoln St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

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12 Lincoln St

NewtonMA02461
property at 250 Grove St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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250 Grove St

NewtonMA02466
property at 100 Rosemary Way

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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100 Rosemary Way, Unit 210, Unit 210

100 Rosemary Way
NeedhamMA02494

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property at 1932 Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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1932 Washington St

NewtonMA02466
property at 210 Hillside Ave

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

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210 Hillside Ave

NeedhamMA02494

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
The KendrickS2Studio,1BA$2,590
Natick CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,600
The Aven at Newton HighlandsS1Studio,1BA$2,607

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellesley area is the $0.24 price per square foot 262 Lake Ave Model at 262 Lake Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Oak Hill neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Wellesley apartment is the 2044 Beacon St Model at 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 starting at $5,400 with a $0.54 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.
262 Lake Ave, Unit 3262 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$0.24
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$0.54
1143 Beacon St, Unit #21143 Beacon St2BR,1BA$0.27
282 Grove St, Unit 9282 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.23
286 Grove St, Unit 3286 Grove St1BR,1BA$0.24
27 Gammons Rd27 Gammons Rd5BR,4.5BA$2.00
829 Chestnut St829 Chestnut St5BR,4.5BA$2.36
2044 Beacon St, Unit 22044 Beacon St4BR,4BA$2.75
23 Thurston Rd, Unit 123 Thurston Rd3BR,1.5BA$2.40
27 Oakwood Rd, Unit 227 Oakwood Rd3BR,1BA$2.50

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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 $2,800 at Chestnut Hollow Apartments.

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 $5,400.

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