Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Marlborough, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Marlborough

$2,690/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Marlborough is $2,690 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $790 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marlborough

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marlborough rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,690, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Marlborough run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,015.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

1%

17%

1 bedroom

$2,371

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,015

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,265

4%

34%

4 bedroom

$3,300

11%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,371

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,015

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,265

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

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$2,690
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marlborough, MA is 8% higher than the median rent in Framingham, MA.

Discover rentals in Marlborough, MA

16 Main St #16 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Marlborough

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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.
64 Edinboro St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marlborough

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
168 Boston Post Rd E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marlborough

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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

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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 $2,690 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marlborough?

Average rent prices in Marlborough have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Marlborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marlborough is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $790 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 $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Marlborough, with rents running about 5% lower than June, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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