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Southborough, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southborough?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Southborough Studio Apartments | $1,899 | $895 | $2,480 |
Cheap Southborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $1,495 | $8,304 |
Cheap Southborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,418 | $1,775 | $8,352 |
Cheap Southborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,103 | $2,300 | $9,090 |
Cheap Southborough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $2,200 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Southborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Southborough, MA is a Studio unit found at 799 Farm Road in Marlboro in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood priced from $1,740. Brook Village East in the Marlborough Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southborough apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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799 Farm Road in Marlboro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
Brook Village East | Studio/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Royal Crest Marlboro Apartment Homes | The Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1,898 |
AVIA Residences on Research | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Meadows at Marlborough | Ascott | 1BR,1BA | $1,954 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southborough, MA
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southborough area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 26 Briarwood Rd in the in the Downtown Haverhill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Southborough apartment is the B3R The Hampden Renovated Model at Ellington Metro West starting at $3,234 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Fayville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southborough apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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26 Briarwood Rd | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
Ellington Metro West | B3R The Hampden Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
15 Front St, Unit C | 15 Front St | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Windsor Ridge at Westborough | Webster | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.90 |
Wayside Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
43 Greenwood St, Unit 43 Greenwood unit 2 | 43 Greenwood St | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Halstead Marlborough | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Cirrus Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Stone Gate | One Bedroom One Bath (782 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Brook Village East | Studio/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Getting Around Southborough, MA
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
21 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southborough Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southborough?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southborough is at 799 Farm Road in Marlboro listed at $1,740.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southborough Apartment is $1,800 at Brook Village East.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southborough Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southborough is starting from $2,224 at AVIA Residences on Research.
What is the most affordable Southborough Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 26 Briarwood Rd and starts from $2,300.
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