Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Marlborough, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Marlborough

$2,600/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marlborough is $2,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $651 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marlborough

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marlborough rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Marlborough, MA

Average rent prices in Marlborough have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Marlborough, MA

Rent prices in Marlborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marlborough is $2,630, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Marlborough run $2,392 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,022.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

6%

24%

1 bedroom

$2,371

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,975

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,700

7%

46%

4 bedroom

$2,900

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,371

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

46%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Marlborough, 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 Marlborough, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Marlborough and Framingham by all bedroom counts and property types.

Marlborough

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,385
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marlborough, MA is 9% higher than the median rent in Framingham, MA.

Discover rentals in Marlborough, MA

153 Main St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marlborough

153 Main St #16, Marlborough, MA 01752

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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

Apartment for rent

Broad St #104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marlborough

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

206 Mechanic St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marlborough

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

153 Main St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marlborough

153 Main St #1, Marlborough, MA 01752

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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Frequently asked questions for Marlborough, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Marlborough rental market.

How much is rent in Marlborough?

The average rent in Marlborough is $2,600 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marlborough?

Average rent prices in Marlborough have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Marlborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marlborough is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $651 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Marlborough?

To comfortably afford rent in Marlborough, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Marlborough?

Marlborough's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units command around $3,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 46% of listings, making them relatively easy to find in the market.

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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