
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marlborough, MA from $1,200 (37 Rentals)
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145 Pleasant St, Unit 106 A, Unit 106 A

110 W Main St

Brook Village East

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165 Main St

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149 Main St

Princeton Green Apartments

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87 Broad St, Unit 1, Unit 1

799 Farm Road in Marlboro
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Residences at Solomon Pond

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22 Franklin St, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

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Royal Crest Marlboro

42 Sumner St

Meadows at Marlborough

Heights at Marlborough

586 Boston Post Rd E, Unit 6, Unit 6

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The Point at Green District
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Countryside Village

149 Main St

616 Boston Post Rd E

153 Main St

302 Boston Post Rd E

65 Main St

12 E Main St

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The Rockwell

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25 Connector
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Hudson Schoolhouse Apartments

1321 Worcester Rd

40 Cochituate Rd

14B Mayberry Dr

13 Summer St

915 Edgell Rd

81 Nicholas Rd

135 Q E Main St

2 Howes Ct
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marlborough?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Marlborough Studio Apartments | $2,106 | $1,600 | $2,916 |
| Cheap Marlborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $1,675 | $7,237 |
| Cheap Marlborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,423 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Marlborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,497 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Marlborough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,700 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Marlborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marlborough, MA is a Studio unit found at Brook Village East in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood priced from $1,600. Princeton Green Apartments in the Metro West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marlborough apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Village East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Princeton Green Apartments | Brighton | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| 799 Farm Road in Marlboro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Wayside Apartments | Standard 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
| Residences at Solomon Pond | Furnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months) | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Royal Crest Marlboro | The Astor | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
| 25 Connector | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Retreat at Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (874 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2,241 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marlborough, MA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marlborough area is the $1.93 price per square foot Macoun with Loft Model at Orchards Apartments in the in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood starting from $2,449. The second greatest value Marlborough apartment is the B1a Model at The Rockwell starting at $3,071 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Jefferson at Wheeler Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marlborough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Apartments | Macoun with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Rockwell | B1a | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Matrix Hudson | Crawford | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| 49 Pope St, Unit 1 | 49 Pope St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Littlebrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| The Retreat at Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (874 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Avana Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (818 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 799 Farm Road in Marlboro | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Royal Crest Marlboro | The Astor | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Wayside Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marlborough Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marlborough?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marlborough is at Brook Village East listed at $1,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marlborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marlborough Apartment is $1,815 at Wayside Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marlborough Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marlborough is starting from $2,100 at Wayside Apartments.
What is the most affordable Marlborough Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marlborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Ridge at Westborough and starts from $3,033.
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