Last updated on October 26, 2026

Average rent in
Boxborough, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Boxborough

$2,300/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boxborough is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boxborough

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Boxborough rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Boxborough, MA

Average rent prices in Boxborough have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Boxborough, MA

Rent prices in Boxborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boxborough is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Boxborough run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,319.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

48%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,800

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,050

5%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,520

7%

21%

4 bedroom

$4,124

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Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,520

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,124

The table above reflects average rent prices in Boxborough, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Boxborough, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Boxborough and Bellingham by all bedroom counts and property types.

Boxborough

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boxborough, MA is equal to the median rent in Bellingham, MA.

Discover rentals in Boxborough, MA

176 Swanson Rd #306 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Boxborough

Residential Lease, Boxborough, MA

176 Swanson Rd #306, Boxborough, MA 01719

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
35 Swanson Ct #32D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Boxborough

Residential Lease, Boxborough, MA

35 Swanson Ct #32D, Boxborough, MA 01719

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
69 Spencer Rd #18J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Boxborough

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Boxborough, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Boxborough rental market.

How much is rent in Boxborough?

The average rent in Boxborough is $2,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Boxborough?

Average rent prices in Boxborough have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Boxborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boxborough is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Boxborough?

To comfortably afford rent in Boxborough, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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