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Rental Market Trends in Southborough, MA

What is the average rent in Southborough, MA?

$2,612/month

Average Rent

1,047 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Southborough, MA is $2,612 per month. This is 61% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Southborough one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Southborough, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,612 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,340 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,612/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,340/month
1,468 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,014/month
2,057 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 Southborough, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $33 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Southborough, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Southborough, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Southborough is $2,612, you’ll want to make about $8,706 per month or $104,472 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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Apartment communities in Southborough we think you'll love

The Point at Green District

The Point at Green District

1000 Green District Blvd,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,090 - $4,395 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Meadows at Marlborough

Meadows at Marlborough

141 Broadmeadow St,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$1,935 - $3,902 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

The Lodge

The Lodge

3000 Green District Blvd,
Marlborough, MA 01752

$2,597 - $3,980 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Madison Place Southborough

Madison Place Southborough

1200 Madison Pl,
Southborough, MA 01772

$2,600 - $3,625 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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United States Massachusetts Southborough 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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