Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Downtown, Marlborough, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Worcester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brook Village East priced from $1,800. Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,898. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brook Village EastStudio/11BR,1BA$1,800
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment HomesThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$1,898
Wayside ApartmentsStandard 2 bed2BR,1BA$2,250
Alta French HillJR-1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Halstead MarlboroughA1A1BR,1BA$2,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.23 price per square foot B9L-1579-Stainless Model at Avalon Marlborough in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $3,518. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Rockport Model at Matrix Hudson starting at $3,218 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the French Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon MarlboroughB9L-1579-Stainless2BR,2BA$2.23
Matrix HudsonRockport2BR,2BA$2.83
15 Front St, Unit C15 Front St2BR,1BA$2.45
Wayside Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.60
43 Greenwood St, Unit 43 Greenwood unit 243 Greenwood St1BR,1BA$2.33
Orchards ApartmentsGala Renovated1BR,1BA$3.24
Halstead MarlboroughA1A1BR,1BA$3.52
Brook Village EastStudio/11BR,1BA$3.00
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment HomesThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$3.16
Alta French HillJR-1.1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.28

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Downtown, Marlborough, MA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Marlborough, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,800 at Brook Village East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $2,250 at Wayside Apartments.

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