
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marlborough, MA from $900 (38 Rentals)
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100 Granger Blvd

109 Mechanic St

107 Broad St

32 W Main St

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165 Main St

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149 Main St

14 Mt Pleasant St, Unit 2

Residences at Solomon Pond
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87 Broad St, Unit 1

Princeton Green Apartments

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115 W Main St, Unit 1

Wayside Apartments

39 Franklin St, Unit 2

Brook Village East

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Royal Crest Marlboro

154 Pleasant St

198 Boston Post Rd E, Unit 10
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The Point at Green District

487 Lincoln St, Unit 2

Countryside Village

799 Farm Road in Marlboro

61 Fairmount St

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18 Pope St, Unit #1 Attic

65 Main St

130 Central St

98 Apsley St, Unit 1
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The Rockwell

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25 Connector

Hudson Schoolhouse Apartments

1321 Worcester Rd

16B Mayberry Dr

10 Main St

147 Milk St

151 Milk St

2 Howes Ct
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1323 Worcester Rd

1550 Worcester Rd
Marlborough, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marlborough?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Marlborough Studio Apartments | $2,281 | $900 | $3,433 |
| Cheap Marlborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $1,100 | $9,391 |
| Cheap Marlborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Marlborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,391 | $2,300 | $6,628 |
| Cheap Marlborough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $2,695 | $2,695 |
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Cheapest Available Marlborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marlborough, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Marlborough in the French Hill neighborhood priced from $1,600. Residences at Solomon Pond in the Jefferson at Wheeler Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marlborough apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat at Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (724 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Residences at Solomon Pond | Furnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months) | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Wayside Apartments | Standard 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
| Princeton Green Apartments | Exeter | 1BR,1BA | $1,919 |
| Brook Village East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Royal Crest Marlboro | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
| 25 Connector | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marlborough, MA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marlborough area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 26 Briarwood Rd in the in the Downtown Haverhill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Marlborough apartment is the Macoun with Loft Model at Orchards Apartments starting at $2,551 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Marlborough Junction 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Briarwood Rd | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
| Orchards Apartments | Macoun with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Rockwell | B1a | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| The Retreat at Marlborough | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1132 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Matrix Hudson | Crawford | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Meadows at Marlborough | B2: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Brook Village East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Wayside Apartments | Standard 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Princeton Green Apartments | Exeter | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 18 Pope St, Unit #1 Attic | 18 Pope St | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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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 Residences at Solomon Pond listed at $1,750.
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 $1,800 at The Retreat at Marlborough.
What is the most affordable Marlborough Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marlborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 26 Briarwood Rd and starts from $2,300.
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