3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wellesley, MA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wellesley, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +24% higher than the citywide median of $3,868 and +126% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,660 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,690 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,690 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,760 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,810 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,820 |
| 7 | Springfield | $1,840 |
| 8 | Fall River | $1,850 |
| 9 | Gardner | $1,920 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $2,050 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $2,090 |
| 12 | Attleboro | $2,170 |
| 13 | Boxboro | $2,270 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $2,285 |
| 15 | Haverhill | $2,287 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,070 |
| 2 | Wellesley (this page) | $4,810 |
| 3 | Brookline | $4,723 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $4,646 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,190 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,060 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,050 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,977 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,920 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,900 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,890 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,880 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,856 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,780 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,730 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Wellesley.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Wellesley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natick, MA | 5.4 mi | $3,350 | $-1,460 (-30%) |
| Waltham, MA | 5.8 mi | $3,720 | $-1,090 (-23%) |
| Newton, MA | 6 mi | $3,695 | $-1,115 (-23%) |
| Dedham, MA | 8 mi | $3,470 | $-1,340 (-28%) |
| Belmont, MA | 8.7 mi | $3,880 | $-930 (-19%) |
| Lexington, MA | 9.1 mi | $5,070 | +$260 (+5%) |
| Brookline, MA | 9.6 mi | $4,723 | $-87 (-2%) |
| Norwood, MA | 10.2 mi | $3,260 | $-1,550 (-32%) |
| Arlington, MA | 10.5 mi | $3,320 | $-1,490 (-31%) |
| Framingham, MA | 11.4 mi | $3,160 | $-1,650 (-34%) |
| Concord, MA | 12.1 mi | $4,190 | $-620 (-13%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 12.3 mi | $4,646 | $-164 (-3%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Wellesley — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Wellesley?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Wellesley, Massachusetts is $4,810 per month. This is +24% higher than the citywide median of $3,868.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Wellesley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $192,400 ($16,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $92.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wellesley expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wellesley's 3-bedroom median of $4,810 is +126% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wellesley rank for 3-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 3-bedroom data, Wellesley ranks #105 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Wellesley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Natick ($3,350), Waltham ($3,720), Newton ($3,695).