What's the average rent in Wellesley, MA?

Rental Market Trends in Wellesley, MA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Wellesley, MA is $4,595 per month, which is 134% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$4,595

-2.1%-$100 decrease month-over-month

-8.1%-$405 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,927

HOUSES

$6,300

TOWNHOUSES

$4,167

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Wellesley, MA at $3,927 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,300 per month. Townhomes average $4,167 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,250
2 Bedrooms	$3,900
3 Bedrooms	$4,695
4 Bedrooms	$6,490
All	$4,595

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Wellesley, MA is $3,250 per month, followed by $3,900 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,695 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,490 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$4,995
3 Bedrooms	$4,167
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$4,167

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Wellesley, MA is $4,995 per month, followed by $4,167 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,750
2 Bedrooms	$3,800
3 Bedrooms	$4,045
4 Bedrooms	$5,750
All	$3,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Wellesley, MA is $2,750 per month, followed by $3,800 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,045 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,750 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,800
3 Bedrooms	$5,533
4 Bedrooms	$6,490
All	$6,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Wellesley, MA is $3,800 per month, followed by $5,533 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,490 for a 4 bedroom house.