Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $700 (5 Rentals)

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

property at 45 Devens St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

45 Devens 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

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145 Pleasant St, Unit 406 A

145 Pleasant St
MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 3 Union St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3 Union St

MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 61 Fairmount St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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 1 Bed unit found at Royal Crest Marlboro priced from $1,855. Brook Village East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$1,855
Brook Village East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Heights at MarlboroughA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Brook Village East in the in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 35 High St Model at 35 High St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $2.32 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 East3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.50
35 High St, Unit 235 High St2BR,1BA$2.32
57 Main StreetF1BR,1BA$3.70
Alta French HillA18.2D | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den1BR,1BA$3.83
Heights at MarlboroughA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.80
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$3.09
149 Main St149 Main St1BR,1BA$3.14
165 Main St165 Main StStudio ,1BA$3.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Marlborough, MA

Ranked #3

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $4,107. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,500 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,780.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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