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

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136 Bolton St

189 Chestnut 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 | $1,306 | $895 | $1,575 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,495 | $5,707 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,600 | $8,249 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $2,500 | $3,500 |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $2,200 | $3,500 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brook Village East | Studio/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,898 |
Wayside Apartments | Standard 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Alta French Hill | JR-1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Halstead Marlborough | A1A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon Marlborough | B9L-1579-Stainless | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
Matrix Hudson | Rockport | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
15 Front St, Unit C | 15 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Wayside Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
43 Greenwood St, Unit 43 Greenwood unit 2 | 43 Greenwood St | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Orchards Apartments | Gala Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Halstead Marlborough | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Brook Village East | Studio/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Alta French Hill | JR-1.1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Marlborough, MA
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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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