The Nines
40 William St,
Wellesley, MA 02481
$2,541 - $18,517 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 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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Low Crime
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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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Wellesley, MA is $2,613 for a studio, $3,355 for one bedroom, $4,498 for two bedrooms, and $7,286 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wellesley has decreased by -5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,355/month
839 Sq Ft
House
$6,479/month
2,372 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,103/month
5,250 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,841/month
1,706 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wellesley, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
63
/ 100
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.
Minimal Transit
1
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
40
/ 100
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.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
John D. Hardy Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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 February 2026.