Studio Apartment Rent in Wellesley, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wellesley, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $4,013 and +147% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wellesley
Compare Wellesley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fairhaven | $1,060 |
| 8 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 10 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 11 | Ware | $1,160 |
| 12 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 13 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley (this page) | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wellesley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wellesley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natick, MA | 5.4 mi | $2,220 | $-960 (-30%) |
| Waltham, MA | 5.8 mi | $2,463 | $-717 (-23%) |
| Newton, MA | 6 mi | $2,445 | $-735 (-23%) |
| Dedham, MA | 8 mi | $2,300 | $-880 (-28%) |
| Belmont, MA | 8.7 mi | $2,570 | $-610 (-19%) |
| Lexington, MA | 9.1 mi | $3,360 | +$180 (+6%) |
| Brookline, MA | 9.6 mi | $3,133 | $-47 (-1%) |
| Norwood, MA | 10.2 mi | $2,160 | $-1,020 (-32%) |
| Arlington, MA | 10.5 mi | $2,200 | $-980 (-31%) |
| Framingham, MA | 11.4 mi | $2,075 | $-1,105 (-35%) |
| Concord, MA | 12.1 mi | $2,780 | $-400 (-13%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 12.3 mi | $3,080 | $-100 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Wellesley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wellesley?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wellesley, Massachusetts is $3,180 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $4,013.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wellesley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $127,200 ($10,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $61.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wellesley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wellesley's studio median of $3,180 is +147% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wellesley rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Wellesley ranks #110 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wellesley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Natick ($2,220), Waltham ($2,463), Newton ($2,445).