Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Boxborough, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Boxborough

$2,800/mo

increased by42%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boxborough is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $855 more per month.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boxborough

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Boxborough rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 35% over the last month and have increased by 42% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Boxborough run $2,636 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,940.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,725

19%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,165

16%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,100

26%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,800

66%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,165

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

66%

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$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,785
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boxborough, MA is 1% higher than the median rent in Bellingham, MA.

Discover rentals in Boxborough, MA

176 Swanson Rd #306 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Boxborough

APARTMENT - Boxborough, MA

176 Swanson Rd #306, Boxborough, MA 01719

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,800 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Boxborough?

Average rent prices in Boxborough have increased by 35% over the last month and have increased by 42% since last year.

How does Boxborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boxborough is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $855 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 $112,000/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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