Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boxborough, MA from $1,500 (30 Rentals)

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property at 42 Swanson Ct
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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42 Swanson Ct, Unit 33A

42 Swanson Ct
BoxboroughMA01719
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property at 69 Spencer Rd
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
6 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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69 Spencer Rd, Unit 18J

69 Spencer Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 42 Swanson Ct
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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42 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 176 Swanson Rd
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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176 Swanson Rd, Unit 306

176 Swanson Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
property at 773 Massachusetts Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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773 Massachusetts Ave

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 35 Swanson Ct
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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35 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719

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Parker Street Apartments
$1,500 - $2,150

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Base Rent$1,500 - $2,150

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $2,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parker Street Apartments

68-80 Parker StActon, MA 01720
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Assabet Gardens
$1,725 - $2,099

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Base Rent$1,725 - $2,099

Total Monthly Price$1,725 - $2,099
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Assabet Gardens

301 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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Dover Heights
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$2,075 - $2,500

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Base Rent$2,075 - $2,500

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dover Heights

117 Central StActon, MA 01720
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Avalon Acton
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$2,275 - $5,040

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Base Rent$2,275 - $5,040

Total Monthly Price$2,275 - $5,040
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Acton

1000 Avalon DrActon, MA 01720
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Bell Westford
$2,285 - $10,010

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Base Rent$2,285 - $10,010

Total Monthly Price$2,285 - $10,010
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Westford

1 Tech Valley DrWestford, MA 01886
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Spring Hill Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Hill Commons

411 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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property at 22-26-26 Waltham St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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22-26-26 Waltham St

MaynardMA01754

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property at 89 Willard St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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89 Willard St

AyerMA01432
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Nagog Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nagog Gardens

488 Great RdActon, MA 01720
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property at 7 White Pine Knoll
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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7 White Pine Knoll

WestfordMA01886
property at 5 Summer St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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5 Summer St

MaynardMA01754
property at 136 Morocco Ave
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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136 Morocco Ave

ChelmsfordMA01824

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property at 55 Littleton Rd
$2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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55 Littleton Rd

AyerMA01432
property at 56 Spruce St
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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56 Spruce St

ActonMA01720

Boxborough, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Boxborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boxborough, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Street Apartments in the Acton neighborhood priced from $1,500. Assabet Gardens in the Acton 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,500
Assabet GardensOne Bed Deluxe1BR, 1BA$1,725
Spring Hill Commons3441M110S1BR, 1BA$1,799
Dover HeightsThe Concord1BR, 1BA$2,075
Iris Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2,195
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2,200
Avalon ActonAF2-6511BR, 1BA$2,265
Bell WestfordDenver 2Studio, 1BA$2,290
Halstead Maynard Crossing1 Bed/1 Bath-mA1C Income Restricted1BR, 1BA$2,350
Paddock EstatesA21BR, 1BA$2,413

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boxborough, MA and Nearby

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boxborough area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 bed 1.5 bath Model at Hawthorne Village in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Boxborough apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood starting at $3,200 with a $1.88 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boxborough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne Village2 bed 1.5 bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.78
Wedgewood Common Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$1.88
Village Green at LittletonTwo Bedroom Myrtle2BR, 2BA$2.46
Assabet GardensTwo Bed Deluxe2BR, 1BA$2.10
Pondside at Littleton2 Bed - 1 Bath Extra Vanity2BR, 1.5BA$2.48
Bradford Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.77
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.51
Paddock EstatesA21BR, 1BA$3.16
Iris Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.93
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boxborough Apartments

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 $3,830.

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