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Rental Market Trends in Marlborough, MA

What is the average rent in Marlborough, MA?

$2,370/month

Average Rent

785 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Marlborough, MA is $2,370 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making Marlborough one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Marlborough, you can expect to pay about $1,468 per month for a studio, $2,370 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,660 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,460 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,468/month
348 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,370/month
785 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,660/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,460/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,785/month
1,897 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,989/month
2,426 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Marlborough, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $29 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Marlborough, MA
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Marlborough, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
85% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Marlborough?

Based on current rent prices, Fisher Terrace, The Heights and Avalon Orchards are the most affordable neighborhoods in Marlborough.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fisher Terrace
$2,384/month
805 Sq Ft
The Heights
$2,391/month
747 Sq Ft
Avalon Orchards
$2,430/month
904 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Marlborough?

Based on current rent prices, Avalon Orchards, The Heights and Fisher Terrace are the most expensive neighborhoods in Marlborough.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Avalon Orchards
$2,430/month
904 Sq Ft
The Heights
$2,391/month
747 Sq Ft
Fisher Terrace
$2,384/month
805 Sq Ft

Which Marlborough neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Marlborough with the most apartments available are The Heights, Fisher Terrace and Avalon Orchards .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Heights
$2,391/month
747 Sq Ft
Fisher Terrace
$2,384/month
805 Sq Ft
Avalon Orchards
$2,430/month
904 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Marlborough, MA?

Because the average rent in Marlborough is $2,370, you’ll want to make about $7,900 per month or $94,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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The Point at Green District

The Point at Green District

1000 Green District Blvd,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,090 - $5,252 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

The Lodge

The Lodge

3000 Green District Blvd,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,615 - $3,980 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Vesa

Vesa

339 Boston Post Rd E,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,543 - $4,925 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Royal Crest Marlboro

Royal Crest Marlboro

19 Royal Crest Dr,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$1,950 - $3,470 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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