
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic District Wellesley, MA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic District area of Wellesley.


5 Seaward Rd

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14 Abbott St, Unit 2Rear

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Phillips Park Apartments

Highland Park

Hastings Village

Ardemore At Wellesley

Wellesley Place

25 Church St
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Rosemary Lake Apartments

58 North Ave

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198 Concord St, Unit 16

Commonwealth Residences

5 General Greene Ave, Unit 5

52 Harvard Street Extension

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Natick Corner

New Falls Apartments

71 Pine St
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Chestnut Hollow Apartments

24 N Main St

45 E. Central St.

21 Summer St

13 West Central Street

37 Centre St

37 Centre St

1940 Washington St, Unit 207

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Woodland Station Apartments
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26 Union St

283 Hillside Ave, Unit 1

51 Brackett St, Unit 2

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57 Eliot St

Golda Meir House 62+ Senior Housing

1932 Washington St

210 Hillside Ave

37 Centre 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 | $3,700 | $2,400 | $5,000 |
| Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $1,625 | $3,860 |
| Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,080 | $2,400 | $5,028 |
| Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,432 | $2,850 | $7,341 |
| Historic District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,700 | $5,400 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 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 |
| Chestnut Hollow Apartments | 2 Bedroom Senior Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| 45 E. Central St. | 1-BD | 1BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| 21 Summer St | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $3,300 |
| Phillips Park Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,500 |
| 13 West Central Street | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $3,600 |
| Highland Park | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Station Apartments | The Longwood | 3BR,2BA | $4.93 |
| Phillips Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
| Hastings Village | Emerson | 2BR,2BA | $3.42 |
| Highland Park | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
| 13 West Central Street | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| 21 Summer St | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| 45 E. Central St. | 1-BD | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Natick Corner | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| 198 Concord St, Unit 16 | 198 Concord St | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 14 Abbott St, Unit 2Rear | 14 Abbott St | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
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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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