
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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100 Howe St

32 W Main St

75 Prospect St

93 Washington St

83 E Main St

Brook Village East

Wayside Apartments

90 Prospect St

17 Cross St
Downtown, Marlborough, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $1,050 | $1,600 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,375 | $6,791 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $1,575 | $6,528 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $2,500 | $3,730 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Brook Village East priced from $1,600. Wayside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,865. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brook Village East | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Wayside Apartments | Standard 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,865 |
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,978 |
Alta French Hill | JR-1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
The Retreat at Marlborough | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1132 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $2,419 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.69 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath (874 SF) Model at The Retreat at Marlborough in the in the French Hill neighborhood starting from $2,347. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Gala Renovated Model at Orchards Apartments starting at $2,753 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Retreat at Marlborough | One Bedroom One Bath (874 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Orchards Apartments | Gala Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Matrix Hudson | Diamond | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
Alta French Hill | A18D | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Heights at Marlborough | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Halstead Marlborough | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Wayside Apartments | Jr 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Brook Village East | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at Brook Village East listed at $1,600.
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 $2,100 at Brook Village East.
What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alta French Hill and starts from $3,615.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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