
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northborough, MA from $1,500 (29 Rentals)
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Shrewsbury Commons

14C Mayberry Dr

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Park Village West

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Ashford Crossing

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Audubon Shrewsbury

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The Rockwell
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Arrive Westborough

Residences at Solomon Pond

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25 Connector

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The Point at Green District

Furnished Studio-Boston - Marlborough

Madison Reserve Shrewsbury

144 E Main St
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149 Main St

18 Williamsburg Ct

70 Shrewsbury Green Dr

54 Shrewsbury Green Dr

14B Mayberry Dr

153 Main St

13 Summer St
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135 Q E Main St

1 Mayberry Dr

653 Plantation St

Residences at Westborough Station

61 Fairmount St

406 Lincoln St

7 Central St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northborough?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northborough Studio Apartments | $2,265 | $1,583 | $3,019 |
| Northborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,800 | $7,237 |
| Northborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Northborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,390 | $2,985 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Northborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Northborough, MA is a Studio unit found at Shrewsbury Commons in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood priced from $1,583. Ashford Crossing in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,827. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northborough apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Shrewsbury Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,583 |
| Ashford Crossing | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,827 |
| Audubon Shrewsbury | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| Arrive Westborough | Berkshire | Studio,1BA | $1,909 |
| Residences at Solomon Pond | Furnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months) | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| 25 Connector | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Residences at Westborough Station | Mayflower | 1BR,1BA | $2,115 |
| Madison Reserve Shrewsbury | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Avana Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (818 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2,310 |
| Parc Westborough | AA1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,330 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northborough, MA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northborough area is the $2.56 price per square foot B1a Model at The Rockwell in the in the Jefferson at Wheeler Hill neighborhood starting from $3,071. The second greatest value Northborough apartment is the Cambridge Model at Commons at Haynes Farm starting at $3,154 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northborough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Rockwell | B1a | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Commons at Haynes Farm | Cambridge | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Windsor Ridge at Westborough | Webster | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.75 |
| Residences at Westborough Station | Mayflower | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Madison Reserve Shrewsbury | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Avana Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (818 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Ashford Crossing | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Parc Westborough | AA4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Arrive Westborough | Berkshire | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
| Audubon Shrewsbury | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northborough Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northborough?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northborough is at Shrewsbury Commons listed at $1,583.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northborough Apartment is $1,827 at Ashford Crossing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northborough Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northborough is starting from $2,273 at Ashford Crossing.
What is the most affordable Northborough Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windsor Ridge at Westborough and starts from $2,877.
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