Cheap Homes for Rent in Northborough, MA from $1,700 (17 Rentals)

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property at 16B Mayberry Dr

$1,795

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$1,795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

16B Mayberry Dr

WestboroughMA01581
property at 68 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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68 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 3 Union St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3 Union St

MarlboroughMA01752
property at 35 Berlin St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

35 Berlin St

ClintonMA01510

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property at 147 Milk St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Milk St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 303 N Lake Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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303 N Lake Ave

WorcesterMA01605
property at 151 Milk St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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151 Milk St

WestboroughMA01581
property at 85 Commons Dr

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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85 Commons Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 61 Fairmount St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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61 Fairmount St

MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 147 Milk St

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Milk St, Unit 18

147 Milk St
WestboroughMA01581
property at 48 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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48 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 130 Elm St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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130 Elm St

MarlboroughMA01752

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property at 5 Bufton Farm Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5 Bufton Farm Rd

ClintonMA01510
property at 16 Stowe Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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16 Stowe Rd

SouthboroughMA01772

Northborough, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Northborough, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 25 Connector in the 495 South neighborhood priced from $1,795. Shrewsbury Commons in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,829. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
25 Connector1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Shrewsbury CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,829
Arrive WestboroughBerkshireStudio,1BA$1,929
Residences at Solomon PondFurnished JR. Studio (Long Term 8+ Months)Studio,1BA$1,950
The RockwellA11BR,1BA$2,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northborough, MA and Nearby

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northborough area is the $1.93 price per square foot 8 Fay St Model at 8 Fay St, Unit 2 in the in the Woodville neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Northborough apartment is the Hayden Model at Windsor Ridge at Westborough starting at $3,717 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the 495 South 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.
8 Fay St, Unit 28 Fay St2BR,1BA$1.93
Windsor Ridge at WestboroughHayden3BR,1.5BA$3.07
The RockwellB1a2BR,2BA$2.42
Avana MarlboroughTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1096 SF)2BR,2BA$2.70
Park Village WestB12BR,1BA$2.23
Madison Reserve Shrewsbury1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Parc WestboroughAA41BR,1BA$2.93
Stone GateOne Bedroom One Bath (782 SF)1BR,1BA$2.91
Shrewsbury CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
Arrive WestboroughBerkshireStudio ,1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northborough

What type of rentals are currently available in Northborough?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Northborough, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $19,003. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northborough ranging from $1,775 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northborough ranges from $1,775 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,661.

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