Cheap Homes for Rent in Marlborough, MA from $1,500 (19 Rentals)

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property at 17 Cross St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

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17 Cross St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 1321 Worcester Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1321 Worcester Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 13 Summer St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Summer St

WestboroughMA01581

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property at 1186 Worcester Rd

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1186 Worcester Rd

FraminghamMA01702
property at 915 Edgell Rd

$1,875 - $1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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915 Edgell Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 135 Q E Main St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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135 Q E Main St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 1 Mayberry Dr

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581
property at 586 Boston Post Rd E

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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586 Boston Post Rd E, Unit 6

586 Boston Post Rd E
MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 1325 Worcester Rd

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1325 Worcester Rd

FraminghamMA01701
property at 39 Pleasant 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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39 Pleasant St

NorthboroughMA01532

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property at 189 Chestnut St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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189 Chestnut St

MarlboroughMA01752

Marlborough, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marlborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marlborough, MA is a Studio unit found at Princeton Green Apartments in the Metro West neighborhood priced from $1,739. 799 Farm Road in Marlboro in the Metro West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marlborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Princeton Green ApartmentsBrightonStudio,1BA$1,739
799 Farm Road in MarlboroStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
The Retreat at MarlboroughOne Bedroom One Bath (874 SF)1BR,1BA$1,892
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$1,920
Brook Village East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marlborough, MA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marlborough area is the $2.51 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two and a Half Bath (1446 SF) Model at Avana Marlborough in the in the Jefferson at Wheeler Hill neighborhood starting from $3,634. The second greatest value Marlborough apartment is the B1a Model at The Rockwell starting at $3,234 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Jefferson at Wheeler Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marlborough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avana MarlboroughTwo Bedroom Two and a Half Bath (1446 SF)2BR,2.5BA$2.51
The RockwellB1a2BR,2BA$2.69
The Retreat at MarlboroughTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1132 SF)2BR,2BA$2.24
Orchards ApartmentsBraeburn Renovated2BR,2BA$2.51
Meadows at MarlboroughBrentwood2BR,1BA$2.57
Brook Village East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
799 Farm Road in Marlboro1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.66
Windsor Ridge at WestboroughLongfellow1BR,1BA$3.23
Heights at MarlboroughArbor1BR,1BA$2.62
Royal Crest MarlboroThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$3.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marlborough

What type of rentals are currently available in Marlborough?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Marlborough, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $15,205. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Marlborough ranging from $1,500 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Marlborough ranges from $1,500 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,771.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Marlborough?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Marlborough range from $2,500 to $5,567, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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