2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wellesley, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wellesley, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +3% higher than the citywide median of $3,868 and +141% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Wellesley
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wellesley
Compare Wellesley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 7 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 8 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 13 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
| 14 | Clinton | $1,820 |
| 15 | Worcester | $1,878 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley (this page) | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Wellesley.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Wellesley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natick, MA | 5.4 mi | $2,780 | $-1,210 (-30%) |
| Waltham, MA | 5.8 mi | $3,087 | $-903 (-23%) |
| Newton, MA | 6 mi | $3,065 | $-925 (-23%) |
| Dedham, MA | 8 mi | $2,880 | $-1,110 (-28%) |
| Belmont, MA | 8.7 mi | $3,220 | $-770 (-19%) |
| Lexington, MA | 9.1 mi | $4,210 | +$220 (+6%) |
| Brookline, MA | 9.6 mi | $3,923 | $-67 (-2%) |
| Norwood, MA | 10.2 mi | $2,710 | $-1,280 (-32%) |
| Arlington, MA | 10.5 mi | $2,755 | $-1,235 (-31%) |
| Framingham, MA | 11.4 mi | $2,620 | $-1,370 (-34%) |
| Concord, MA | 12.1 mi | $3,480 | $-510 (-13%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 12.3 mi | $3,858 | $-132 (-3%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Wellesley — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wellesley?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Wellesley, Massachusetts is $3,990 per month. This is +3% higher than the citywide median of $3,868.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Wellesley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $159,600 ($13,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $76.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wellesley expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wellesley's 2-bedroom median of $3,990 is +141% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wellesley rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Wellesley ranks #105 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Wellesley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Natick ($2,780), Waltham ($3,087), Newton ($3,065).