Cheap Homes for Rent in Wellesley, MA from $1,100 (16 Rentals)

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property at 61 Evelyn Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

61 Evelyn Rd

NeedhamMA02494

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property at 52 N Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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52 N Main St, Unit 5

52 N Main St
NatickMA01760
property at 1185 Commonwealth Ave

$2,340

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$2,340

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$2,340

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

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 116 Floral St

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

116 Floral St

NewtonMA02461
property at 266 Grove St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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266 Grove St

NewtonMA02466

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property at 760 Highland Ave

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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760 Highland Ave

NeedhamMA02494
property at 680 Boylston St

$2,900

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$2,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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680 Boylston St

NewtonMA02459

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property at 59 Rowe St

$2,900

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$2,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

59 Rowe St

NewtonMA02466

Wellesley, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wellesley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wellesley, MA is a Studio unit found at Commonwealth Residences in the Historic District neighborhood priced from $2,100. Lincoln Street Apartments in the Oak Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wellesley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commonwealth ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Lincoln Street ApartmentsA1M1BR,1BA$2,250
Woodland Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,350
Natick CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,600
Chestnut Hollow Apartments2 Bedroom Senior Apartment2BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellesley area is the $3.29 price per square foot 69 Saco St Model at 69 Saco St in the in the Wellesley Hills neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Wellesley 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 Wellesley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 Saco St69 Saco St3BR,1.5BA$3.29
Phillips Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.48
Hastings VillageEmerson2BR,2BA$3.42
Hamilton HighlandsB12BR,1BA$2.91
15 Bemis Rd, Unit Apt #215 Bemis Rd1BR,1BA$3.17
Charles River LandingPlan A (A1A)1BR,1BA$3.63
Woodland Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.35
59-75 Wyman Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.69
1024 Chestnut St, Unit 2A1024 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$3.27
Natick CornerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellesley

What type of rentals are currently available in Wellesley?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in Wellesley, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,900 to $12,500. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wellesley ranging from $1,125 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wellesley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wellesley ranges from $1,125 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,052.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wellesley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wellesley range from $2,850 to $8,428, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,350 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,250.

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