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

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property at 39 Pleasant St

$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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39 Pleasant St

NorthboroughMA01532
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Shrewsbury Commons
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$1,583 - $2,795
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$1,583 - $2,795

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$1,583 - $2,795
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Shrewsbury Commons

51 Commons DrShrewsbury, MA 01545
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Park Village West
$1,800 - $2,130
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$1,725 - $2,055
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$1,800 - $2,130
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 17

Park Village West

135 E Main StWestborough, MA 01581
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Ashford Crossing
$1,827 - $4,186
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$1,827 - $4,186

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Ashford Crossing

22 Yorkshire TerShrewsbury, MA 01545
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Audubon Shrewsbury
$1,861 - $5,968
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$1,826 - $5,933
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$1,861 - $5,968
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Audubon Shrewsbury

870-890 Hartford TpkeShrewsbury, MA 01545
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The Rockwell
$1,899 - $4,021
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$1,899 - $4,021

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$1,899 - $4,021
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The Rockwell

12 Tyler RdBerlin, MA 01503
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Arrive Westborough
$1,909 - $4,389
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$1,909 - $4,389

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$1,909 - $4,389
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Arrive Westborough

297-297 Turnpike RdWestborough, MA 01581
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25 Connector
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$2,000 - $2,400
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$2,000 - $2,400

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$2,000 - $2,400
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25 Connector

25 Connector RdWestborough, MA 01581
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property at 144 E Main St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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144 E Main St

WestboroughMA01581

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property at 149 Main St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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149 Main St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 18 Williamsburg Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Williamsburg Ct

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 70 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 54 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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54 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 14B Mayberry Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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14B Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581
property at 153 Main St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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153 Main St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 13 Summer St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Summer St

WestboroughMA01581

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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

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1 Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581
property at 653 Plantation St

$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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653 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 61 Fairmount St

$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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61 Fairmount St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 406 Lincoln St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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406 Lincoln St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 7 Central St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Central St

HudsonMA01749

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property at 56 Wigwam Hill Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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56 Wigwam Hill Dr

WorcesterMA01605

Northborough, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shrewsbury CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,583
Ashford CrossingA21BR,1BA$1,827
Audubon ShrewsburyElm1BR,1BA$1,861
Arrive WestboroughBerkshireStudio,1BA$1,909
Residences at Solomon PondFurnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months)Studio,1BA$1,950
25 Connector1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Residences at Westborough StationMayflower1BR,1BA$2,115
Madison Reserve Shrewsbury1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Avana MarlboroughOne Bedroom One Bath (818 SF)1BR,1BA$2,310
Parc WestboroughAA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The RockwellB1a2BR,2BA$2.56
Commons at Haynes FarmCambridge3BR,2BA$2.72
Windsor Ridge at WestboroughWebster2BR,1.5BA$2.75
Residences at Westborough StationMayflower1BR,1BA$2.47
Madison Reserve Shrewsbury1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Avana MarlboroughOne Bedroom One Bath (818 SF)1BR,1BA$2.82
Ashford CrossingA31BR,1BA$2.73
Parc WestboroughAA41BR,1BA$3.05
Arrive WestboroughBerkshireStudio ,1BA$2.55
Audubon ShrewsburyElm1BR,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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