Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $1,600 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Marlborough.

property at 56 Devens St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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56 Devens St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 17 Hudson St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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17 Hudson St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 107 Broad St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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107 Broad St

MarlboroughMA01752
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Royal Crest Marlboro
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$1,910 - $3,545
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$1,890 - $3,525
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$1,910 - $3,545
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Royal Crest Marlboro

19 Royal Crest DrMarlborough, MA 01752
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property at 29 Bicknell St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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29 Bicknell St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 143 Chestnut St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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143 Chestnut St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 462 Lincoln St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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462 Lincoln St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 17 Cross St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

Studio Rentals

Available Apr 1

17 Cross St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 462 Lincoln St

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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462 Lincoln St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 143 Chestnut St

$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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143 Chestnut St

MarlboroughMA01752

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Downtown, Marlborough, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Worcester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heights at Marlborough priced from $1,867. Royal Crest Marlboro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,910. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heights at MarlboroughAscott1BR,1BA$1,867
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Astor1BR,1BA$1,910
Brook Village East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Alta French HillJR-1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.44 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Brook Village East in the in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the JR-2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Alta French Hill starting at $2,510 with a $4.02 price per square foot in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brook Village East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Alta French HillJR-2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.02
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$3.24
Heights at MarlboroughAscott1BR,1BA$3.89

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Downtown, Marlborough, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,867 at Heights at Marlborough.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $2,100 at Brook Village East.

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