Highland Park
680 Worcester St,
Wellesley, MA 02482
$3,750 - $5,500 Plus Fees
2-3 Beds
Wellesley
Wellesley, MA
Area Guide
New England sophistication and collegiate energy combine in one of Boston’s most distinctive suburbs
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Family Friendly
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Interstate
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College
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Upscale
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The suburban town of Wellesley is located just west of Newton, about fifteen miles from Boston proper. This upscale community is home to the private Wellesley College and Babson College, with numerous other higher learning institutions in the neighboring towns. Widely known as one of the most desirable Boston suburbs for families, Wellesley boasts a world-class public school system, an exceptionally low crime rate, and abundant public parks within walking distance of most neighborhoods. The rental market features a healthy mix of apartments, condos, and houses, catering to the needs of Wellesley’s diverse population.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Wellesley, MA is $3,143 for a studio, $3,700 for one bedroom, $4,689 for two bedrooms, and $7,458 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wellesley has increased by 7.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,700/month
839 Sq Ft
House
$7,300/month
2,885 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,032/month
4,524 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,662/month
3,379 Sq Ft
Transportation
63
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
40
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
280 Students
Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
271 Students
John D. Hardy Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
206 Students
Public
Grades K-5
198 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
922 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,412 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Whitin Observatory
- Wellesley College Botanic Gardens
- Horticultural Society at Elm Bank
- Weezie's Garden for Children
- Elm Bank Reservation
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.