Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marlborough, MA from $1,200 (37 Rentals)

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property at 107 Broad St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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107 Broad St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 145 Pleasant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

145 Pleasant St, Unit 106 A, Unit 106 A

145 Pleasant St
MarlboroughMA01752
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165 Main St
$1,665 - $1,695
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$1,665 - $1,695

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

165 Main St

165 Main StMarlborough, MA 01752
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149 Main St
$1,675
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$1,675

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$1,675
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

149 Main St

149 Main StMarlborough, MA 01752
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Royal Crest Marlboro
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$1,960 - $3,250
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$1,960 - $3,250

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Royal Crest Marlboro

19 Royal Crest DrMarlborough, MA 01752
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property at 42 Sumner St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 Sumner St

MarlboroughMA01752

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Countryside Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Countryside Village

450-460 Boston Post Rd EMarlborough, MA 01752
property at 149 Main St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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149 Main St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 616 Boston Post Rd E

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

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616 Boston Post Rd E

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 153 Main St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

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153 Main St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 302 Boston Post Rd E

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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302 Boston Post Rd E

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 65 Main St

$1,600 - $2,300

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$1,600

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$1,600

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65 Main St

HudsonMA01749
property at 12 E Main St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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12 E Main St

SouthboroughMA01772
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The Rockwell
$1,899 - $4,021
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$1,899 - $4,021

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$1,899 - $4,021
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The Rockwell

12 Tyler RdBerlin, MA 01503
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25 Connector
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$2,000 - $2,400
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$2,000 - $2,400

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25 Connector

25 Connector RdWestborough, MA 01581
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property at 1321 Worcester Rd

$1,600 - $2,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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1321 Worcester Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 40 Cochituate Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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40 Cochituate Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 14B Mayberry Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 24

14B Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581
property at 13 Summer St

$1,825 - $3,000

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$1,825

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13 Summer St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 915 Edgell Rd

$1,825 - $1,900

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$1,825

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$1,825

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915 Edgell Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 81 Nicholas Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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81 Nicholas Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 135 Q E Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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135 Q E Main St

WestboroughMA01581
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2 Howes Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

2 Howes Ct

2 Howes CtSouthborough, MA 01772
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property at 1 Mayberry Dr

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581

Marlborough, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brook Village EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Princeton Green ApartmentsBrightonStudio,1BA$1,699
799 Farm Road in MarlboroStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Wayside ApartmentsStandard 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,815
Residences at Solomon PondFurnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months)Studio,1BA$1,950
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Astor1BR,1BA$1,960
25 Connector1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
The Retreat at MarlboroughOne 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orchards ApartmentsMacoun with Loft1BR,1BA$1.93
The RockwellB1a2BR,2BA$2.56
Matrix HudsonCrawford2BR,2BA$2.51
49 Pope St, Unit 149 Pope St2BR,1BA$2.38
Littlebrook Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.58
The Retreat at MarlboroughOne Bedroom One Bath (874 SF)1BR,1BA$2.56
Avana MarlboroughOne Bedroom One Bath (818 SF)1BR,1BA$2.82
799 Farm Road in Marlboro1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.66
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Astor1BR,1BA$2.45
Wayside ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed1BR,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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