Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $1,800 (10 Rentals)

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

property at 61 Fairmount St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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61 Fairmount St, Unit 3

61 Fairmount St
MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 143 Chestnut St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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143 Chestnut St, Unit 2

143 Chestnut 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 Condo for Rent

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143 Chestnut St, Unit 1

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 Brook Village East priced from $1,800. Royal Crest Marlboro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,065. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brook Village EastStudio/11BR,1BA$1,800
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$2,065
Heights at MarlboroughA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,176

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.30 price per square foot 46 Grant St Model at 46 Grant St, Unit 1 in the in the French Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the A3.2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Alta French Hill starting at $2,760 with a $3.53 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.
46 Grant St, Unit 146 Grant St2BR,1BA$2.30
Alta French HillA3.2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
Heights at MarlboroughA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.83
57 Main StreetB1BR,1BA$3.70
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$3.44
Brook Village EastStudio/11BR,1BA$3.00
149 Main St149 Main St1BR,1BA$3.08
87 Broad St, Unit 187 Broad St1BR,1BA$3.50
165 Main St165 Main StStudio ,1BA$3.21
6 Winter Ave, Unit 36 Winter Ave1BR,1BA$3.56

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $4,107. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,800 to $3,200.

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 $1,800 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,033.

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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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