Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic District Wellesley, MA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)

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property at 5 Seaward Rd

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

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5 Seaward Rd

WellesleyMA02481
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Phillips Park Apartments
$3,500 - $4,000
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$3,500 - $4,000

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$3,500 - $4,000
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Phillips Park Apartments

324 Washington StWellesley, MA 02481
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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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Wellesley Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Place

978 Worcester StWellesley, MA 02482
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property at 25 Church St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

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25 Church St

NatickMA01760

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property at 58 North Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 North Ave

NatickMA01760
property at 5 General Greene Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Sep 1

5 General Greene Ave, Unit 5

5 General Greene Ave
NatickMA01760
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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 71 Pine St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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71 Pine St

NatickMA01760

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property at 24 N Main St

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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24 N Main St

NatickMA01760
property at 37 Centre St

$3,650

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$3,650

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$3,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

37 Centre St

NatickMA01760

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property at 26 Union St

$3,200 - $4,700

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$3,750

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$3,750

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26 Union St

NatickMA01760
property at 283 Hillside Ave

$3,800

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$3,800

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$3,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

283 Hillside Ave, Unit 1

283 Hillside Ave
NeedhamMA02494
property at 51 Brackett St

$4,000

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$4,000

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$4,000

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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51 Brackett St, Unit 2

51 Brackett St
BostonMA02135
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57 Eliot St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

57 Eliot St

57 Eliot StNatick, MA 01760
property at 1932 Washington St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1932 Washington St

NewtonMA02466
property at 210 Hillside Ave

$2,375

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$2,375

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$2,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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210 Hillside Ave

NeedhamMA02494
property at 37 Centre St

$3,650

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$3,650

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$3,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

37 Centre St

NatickMA01760

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Historic District, Wellesley, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic District area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Commonwealth Residences priced from $2,400. Natick Corner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Historic District apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commonwealth ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
Natick CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,600
Chestnut Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom Senior Apartment2BR,1BA$2,800
45 E. Central St.1-BD1BR,1BA$3,200
21 Summer St2 Bed2BR,2BA$3,300
Phillips Park ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3,500
13 West Central Street2 bed2BR,1BA$3,600
Highland Park2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic District, MA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic District area is the $4.93 price per square foot The Longwood Model at Woodland Station Apartments in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $7,341. The second greatest value Historic District apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Phillips Park Apartments starting at $4,000 with a $3.48 price per square foot in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Station ApartmentsThe Longwood3BR,2BA$4.93
Phillips Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.48
Hastings VillageEmerson2BR,2BA$3.42
Highland Park2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.38
13 West Central Street2 bed2BR,1BA$3.97
21 Summer St2 Bed2BR,2BA$3.66
45 E. Central St.1-BD1BR,1BA$4.21
Natick CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64
198 Concord St, Unit 16198 Concord St1BR,1BA$3.21
14 Abbott St, Unit 2Rear14 Abbott St1BR,1BA$4.63

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Historic District, Wellesley, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic District Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic District Apartment is $2,600 at Natick Corner.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic District is starting from $2,800 at Chestnut Hollow Apartments.

What is the most affordable Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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