
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northborough, MA from $1,500 (31 Rentals)
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Avalon Northborough

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Shrewsbury Commons

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Park Village West

Residences at Solomon Pond

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Arrive Westborough

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Ashford Crossing
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The Rockwell

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25 Connector

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The Point at Green District

16A Mayberry Dr, Unit 9

Furnished Studio-Boston - Marlborough

Madison Reserve Shrewsbury

1 Mayberry Dr
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Stone Gate

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Halstead Marlborough

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Parc Westborough

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Audubon Shrewsbury

Commons at Haynes Farm

16B Mayberry Dr

61 Fairmount St
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147 Milk St

151 Milk St

85 Commons Dr

59A Westboro Rd

303 N Lake Ave

653 Plantation St

3 Winter St
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11 Mayberry Dr

5 Bufton Farm Rd

16 Stowe Rd
Northborough, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northborough?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northborough Studio Apartments | $2,361 | $1,635 | $3,433 |
| Northborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $1,500 | $9,473 |
| Northborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,518 | $2,060 | $10,000+ |
| Northborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,370 | $3,465 | $6,613 |
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Cheapest Available Northborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Northborough, MA is a Studio unit found at Residences at Solomon Pond in the Jefferson at Wheeler Hill neighborhood priced from $1,750. Arrive Westborough in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,869. 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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| Residences at Solomon Pond | Furnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months) | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Arrive Westborough | Berkshire | Studio,1BA | $1,869 |
| Shrewsbury Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,890 |
| Ashford Crossing | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,898 |
| 25 Connector | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Madison Reserve Shrewsbury | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Stone Gate | One Bedroom One Bath (703 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2,211 |
| Halstead Marlborough | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,265 |
| Audubon Shrewsbury | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2,278 |
| Commons at Haynes Farm | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,282 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northborough, MA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northborough area is the $3.05 price per square foot Hayden Model at Windsor Ridge at Westborough in the in the 495 South neighborhood starting from $3,690. The second greatest value Northborough apartment is the B1a Model at The Rockwell starting at $3,026 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Jefferson at Wheeler Hill 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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| Windsor Ridge at Westborough | Hayden | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.05 |
| The Rockwell | B1a | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Avalon Marlborough | B8-1189sq-Black-4601 | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Parc Westborough | BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Madison Reserve Shrewsbury | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Ashford Crossing | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Shrewsbury Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Arrive Westborough | Berkshire | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
| Halstead Marlborough | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Stone Gate | One Bedroom One Bath (703 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
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Best Local Schools in Northborough, MA
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Algonquin Regional High
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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 Residences at Solomon Pond listed at $1,750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northborough Apartment is $1,890 at Shrewsbury Commons.
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 $2,055 at Park Village West.
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