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Rental Market Trends in Northborough, MA

What is the average rent in Northborough, MA?

$2,661/month

Average Rent

879 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Northborough, MA is $2,661 per month. This is 62% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Northborough one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Northborough, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,661 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,271 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,396 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,661/month
879 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,271/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,396/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,116/month
1,495 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 Northborough, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 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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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Northborough, MA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Northborough, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Northborough is $2,661, you’ll want to make about $8,870 per month or $106,440 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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Northborough, MA

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The Point at Green District

The Point at Green District

1000 Green District Blvd,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,090 - $6,394 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Arrive Westborough

Arrive Westborough

297-297 Turnpike Rd,
Westborough, MA 01581

$1,909 - $4,979 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

The Lodge

The Lodge

3000 Green District Blvd,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,551 - $3,980 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Halstead Marlborough

Halstead Marlborough

155 Ames St,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,365 - $3,415 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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United States Massachusetts Northborough Rental Trends

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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