Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Northborough, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Northborough

$3,027/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northborough is $3,027 per month as of July 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,097 more per month.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northborough

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northborough rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Northborough, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Northborough, MA

Average rent prices in Northborough have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Northborough, MA

Rent prices in Northborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northborough is $2,924, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Northborough run $2,490 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,120.

Listings

Studio

$1,840

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,215

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$3,037

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,100

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,840

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,215

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,037

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

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

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

Northborough

Median rent price$3,027
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northborough, MA is 32% higher than the median rent in Bellingham, MA.

Discover rentals in Northborough, MA

26 Sw Cutoff #26D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northborough

APARTMENT - Northborough, MA

26 Sw Cutoff #26D, Northborough, MA 01532

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

90 E Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northborough

APARTMENT - Northborough, MA

90 E Main St #2, Northborough, MA 01532

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

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Avalon Northborough

14000 Avalon Dr, Northborough, MA 01532

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,155–$4,053

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

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90 E Main St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northborough

APARTMENT - Northborough, MA

90 E Main St #1, Northborough, MA 01532

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Northborough, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northborough rental market.

How much is rent in Northborough?

The average rent in Northborough is $3,027 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northborough?

Average rent prices in Northborough have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Northborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northborough is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,097 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northborough?

To comfortably afford rent in Northborough, you'd need to earn approximately $121,000/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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