Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $1,400 (13 Rentals)

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

property at 17 Cross St

$1,495

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$1,495

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

17 Cross 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
property at 107 Broad St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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107 Broad St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 32 W Main St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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32 W Main 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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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 Bedroom Apartment Available May 15

149 Main St

149 Main StMarlborough, MA 01752
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Royal Crest Marlboro
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$1,845 - $3,225
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Royal Crest Marlboro

19 Royal Crest DrMarlborough, MA 01752
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property at 61 Fairmount St

$1,800 - $2,100

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$1,800

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$1,800

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61 Fairmount St

MarlboroughMA01752

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 Studio unit found at Brook Village East priced from $1,600. Royal Crest Marlboro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brook Village EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Astor1BR,1BA$1,845
57 Main StreetA1BR,1BA$2,499
Alta French HillJR-2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.26 price per square foot 53 Edinboro St Model at 53 Edinboro St, Unit 53 in the in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the D Model at 57 Main Street starting at $3,075 with a $3.80 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.
53 Edinboro St, Unit 5353 Edinboro St3BR,1.5BA$2.26
57 Main StreetD1BR,1BA$3.80
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Astor1BR,1BA$2.31
22 Franklin St, Unit Studio22 Franklin StStudio ,1BA$2.85
Alta French HillJR-2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.02
87 Broad St, Unit 187 Broad St1BR,1BA$3.24
165 Main St165 Main StStudio ,1BA$3.51
Brook Village EastStudioStudio ,1BA$4.82

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Downtown, Marlborough, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at Brook Village East listed at $1,600.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,845 at Royal Crest Marlboro.

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.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 57 Main Street and starts from $4,100.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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