
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $1,700 (7 Rentals)
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Downtown, Marlborough, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 7 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 1 Bed unit found at Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes priced from $1,833. Brook Village East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,833 |
Brook Village East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Alta French Hill | JR-1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.74 price per square foot 131 Pleasant St Model at 131 Pleasant St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the French Hill neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 29 Pearl St Model at 29 Pearl St starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 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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131 Pleasant St, Unit Apt 2 | 131 Pleasant St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
29 Pearl St | 29 Pearl St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
60 Grant St, Unit #2 | 60 Grant St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.50 |
Brook Village East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
126 Clover Hill St, Unit Second Floor Apartment | 126 Clover Hill St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Alta French Hill | JR-1.1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
87 Broad St, Unit 1 | 87 Broad St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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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 $1,695 to $4,497. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,750 to $3,250.
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 $1,750 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,512.
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