Marlborough

This neighborhood is just down the street of Marlborough's downtown.
Sit and watch your kids play at the Kelleher Field Playground in Marlborough.
The stage at Union Common Park in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
The Marlborough City Hall is located downtown.
Soccer field in the Marlborough community at Korean Veterans Field.

Marlborough, MA Area Guide

New England small town packs a lot of charm

Family Friendly Fun-Filled Scenic Sports Great Schools

Marlborough, located in MetroWest Massachusetts, offers renters a blend of history and contemporary living. Positioned at the intersection of I-495, I-290, and the Massachusetts Turnpike, the city provides convenient access to both Boston and Worcester. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Lake Williams and Fort Meadow Reservoir, while the housing market includes apartments in the Southwest Quadrant and residences near downtown. One-bedroom apartments rent for $2,430 per month, with two-bedroom units at $2,810.

Downtown Marlborough along Main Street features local shops and restaurants, while the Southwest Quadrant serves as a commercial center. The New England Sports Center, housing multiple ice rinks, stands as a regional attraction. The city's educational landscape includes several elementary schools and the Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School, with higher education options available throughout the greater Boston region.

Explore the City

The stage at Union Common Park in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Soccer field in the Marlborough community at Korean Veterans Field.

The Marlborough City Hall is located downtown.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Marlborough, MA is $1,615 for a studio, $2,336 for one bedroom, $2,703 for two bedrooms, and $3,415 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marlborough has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,336/month
787 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,468/month
982 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marlborough, MA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

50 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

32 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Charles Jaworek School

Public

Grades K-5

Francis J. Kane Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Richer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Felton Conservation Area
  • Cedar Hill and Sawink Farm Reservation
  • Wilfred J. Turenne Wildlife Habitat
  • Memorial Forest
  • Walkup And Robinson Memorial Reservation

Military Bases

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.