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Marlborough, MA 01752
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Rental Market Trends in Marlborough, MA
What is the average rent in Marlborough, MA?
$2,327/month
Average Rent
787 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Marlborough, MA is $2,327 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $1,607 per month for a studio, $2,327 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,681 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,393 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Marlborough, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $75 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 March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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5%
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5%
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Marlborough?
Based on current rent prices, The Heights is the most affordable neighborhood in Marlborough.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Marlborough?
Based on current rent prices, The Heights is the most expensive neighborhood in Marlborough.
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Which Marlborough neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Marlborough with the most apartments available is The Heights .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Marlborough, MA?
Because the average rent in Marlborough is $2,327, you’ll want to make about $7,756 per month or $93,072 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.
How does Marlborough, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Marlborough, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.