
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boxborough, MA from $900 (23 Rentals)
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53 Swanson Ct

23 Spencer Rd, Unit 12F, Unit 12F

773 Massachusetts Ave, Unit B5, Unit B5

42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A, Unit 33A

49 Spencer Rd, Unit H 30, Unit H 30

24 Spencer Rd
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Old High School Commons

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405 Great Rd

6 Drummer Rd

15 Davis Rd

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Boxborough, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boxborough?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Boxborough Studio Apartments | $2,375 | $2,000 | $2,700 |
| Cheap Boxborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $1,500 | $8,355 |
| Cheap Boxborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Boxborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,139 | $3,670 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Boxborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Boxborough, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Street Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood priced from $1,500. Assabet Gardens in the Robbins Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boxborough apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Assabet Gardens | One Bed Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Spring Hill Commons | 3441M110S | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Warner Woods | Audubon Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Azalea Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boxborough, MA
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boxborough area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Boxborough apartment is the B1-ADA-1296 Model at Avalon Acton starting at $4,040 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Robbins Mill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boxborough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Common Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| Avalon Acton | B1-ADA-1296 | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Halstead Maynard Crossing | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Assabet Gardens | Two Bed Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Pondside at Littleton | 2 Bed - 1 Bath Extra Vanity | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.13 |
| Hemlock Lane Apartments | One Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Village Green at Littleton | One Bedroom Basil | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Azalea Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Spring Hill Commons | 3441M110S | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Parker Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boxborough Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Boxborough?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Boxborough is at Warner Woods listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Boxborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Boxborough Apartment is $1,500 at Parker Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Boxborough Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Boxborough is starting from $1,700 at Parker Street Apartments.
What is the most affordable Boxborough Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Boxborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Prescott at Concord and starts from $3,772.
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