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Rental Market Trends in Marlborough, MA

What is the average rent in Marlborough, MA?

$2,371/month

Average Rent

786 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

Marlborough, MA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Marlborough, MA is $2,371 per month. This is 44% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Marlborough one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Marlborough average $1,567 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Marlborough average $2,371 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Marlborough average $2,709 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Marlborough average $3,388 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,567/month
348 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,371/month
786 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,709/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,388/month
1,283 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 0.9%, which averages out to $22 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 June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Marlborough, MA
Last Updated June 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
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Marlborough is $2,371, you’ll want to make about $7,903 per month or $94,836 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 Street

57 Main Street

57 Main St,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,499 - $4,100 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Vesa

Vesa

339 Boston Post Rd E,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,555 - $4,914 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

The Point at Green District

The Point at Green District

1000 Green District Blvd,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,090 - $6,628 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Meadows at Marlborough

Meadows at Marlborough

141 Broadmeadow St,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,250 - $2,712 Plus Fees

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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 June 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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