
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic District Wellesley, MA from $1,500 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic District area of Wellesley.


3 Waban St, Unit 6

Ardemore At Wellesley

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Rosemary Lake Apartments

26 N Main St
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1 Jefferson St

66 Summer St

Commonwealth Residences

24 N Main St

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16 Lafayette Rd
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63 Oak St

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57 Eliot St
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Historic District, Wellesley, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic District?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic District Studio Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,846 | $1,600 | $3,566 |
| Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,767 | $2,000 | $5,165 |
| Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,867 | $2,450 | $5,300 |
| Historic District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,325 | $5,200 | $5,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Historic District Neighborhood of Wellesley, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
| Natick Corner | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| New Falls Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $2,776 |
| Chestnut Hollow Apartments | 1 Bedroom Senior Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,950 |
| 21 Summer St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic District, MA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic District area is the $0.29 price per square foot 16 Lafayette Rd Model at 16 Lafayette Rd in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Historic District 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 Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Lafayette Rd | 16 Lafayette Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.29 |
| 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $2.75 |
| New Falls Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| 2044 Beacon St, Unit 2 | 2044 Beacon St | 4BR,4BA | $4.33 |
| Hastings Village | Emerson | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| 45 E. Central St. | 1-BD | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Woodland Station Apartments | The Riverside | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| Natick Corner | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| 21 Summer St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic District Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic District?
The cheapest apartment in Historic District is Natick Corner which is listed at $2,600, while the average apartment in Historic District costs $33,403.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Historic District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Historic District?
Cheap apartments in Historic District have an average cost of $123 which is $33,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic District.
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