
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $800 (11 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown area of Marlborough.


Brook Village East

109 Mechanic St

83 E Main St

Wayside Apartments
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136 Bolton St

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The Retreat at Marlborough

43 Greenwood St, Unit 43 Greenwood unit 2
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Downtown, Marlborough, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,290 | $895 | $1,575 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,495 | $5,927 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,499 | $2,200 | $8,479 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,360 | $2,500 | $4,080 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Brook Village East priced from $1,400. Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,898. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brook Village East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,898 |
The Retreat at Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (874 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2,063 |
Alta French Hill | JR-1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Wayside Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.83 price per square foot Rockport Model at Matrix Hudson in the in the French Hill neighborhood starting from $3,218. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath (1132 SF) Model at The Retreat at Marlborough starting at $2,870 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the French Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Matrix Hudson | Rockport | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
The Retreat at Marlborough | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1132 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Avalon Marlborough | A7L-1066sf-Stainless | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Heights at Marlborough | Beckenham | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
15 Front St, Unit C | 15 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Wayside Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
43 Greenwood St, Unit 43 Greenwood unit 2 | 43 Greenwood St | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Orchards Apartments | Gala Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Halstead Marlborough | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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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 $1,800 at Brook Village East.
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 $2,395 at Wayside Apartments.
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