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Rental Market Trends in Marlborough, MA

What is the average rent in Marlborough, MA?

$2,331/month

Average Rent

788 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Marlborough, MA is $2,331 per month. This is 42% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,620 per month for a studio, $2,331 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,677 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,382 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,620/month
348 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,331/month
788 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,677/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,382/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 3%, which averages out to $70 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Marlborough, MA
Last Updated April 2026
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
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
90% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Marlborough is $2,331, you’ll want to make about $7,770 per month or $93,240 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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Marlborough, MA

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57 Main

57 Main

57 Main St,
Marlborough, MA 01752

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1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Vesa

Vesa

339 Boston Post Rd E,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,510 - $4,929 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

The Point at Green District

The Point at Green District

1000 Green District Blvd,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,090 - $6,386 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Alta French Hill

Alta French Hill

303 Lincoln St,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,450 - $4,115 Total Monthly Price

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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