Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Marlborough, MA from $1,000 (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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brook Village EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Wayside ApartmentsStandard 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,865
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment HomesThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$1,978
Alta French HillJR-1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
The Retreat at MarlboroughTwo 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at MarlboroughOne Bedroom One Bath (874 SF)1BR,1BA$2.69
Orchards ApartmentsGala Renovated1BR,1BA$3.24
Matrix HudsonDiamond1BR,1BA$2.91
Alta French HillA18D | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den1BR,1BA$3.99
Heights at MarlboroughArbor1BR,1BA$2.98
Halstead MarlboroughA1A1BR,1BA$3.51
Wayside ApartmentsJr 1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.33
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment HomesThe Buckingham1BR,1BA$3.30
Brook Village EastStudioStudio ,1BA$4.82

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Downtown, Marlborough, MA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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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