Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Northborough, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Northborough

$3,008/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northborough is $3,008 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,108 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northborough

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northborough 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

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 decreased 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 $2,879, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Northborough run $2,255 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,964.

Listings

Studio

$1,882

-

11%

1 bedroom

$2,135

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$2,900

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,190

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,882

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,135

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,190

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last year

8%

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$3,008
increased by58%

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 Northborough, MA is 31% higher than the median rent in Bellingham, MA.

Discover rentals in Northborough, MA

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Avalon Northborough

14000 Avalon Dr, Northborough, MA 01532

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,130–$3,753

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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Mulberry Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northborough

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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.
6 Cyrus Way #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Northborough

Residential Lease, Northborough, MA

6 Cyrus Way #6, Northborough, MA 01532

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,200

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.

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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 $3,008 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northborough?

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

How does Northborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northborough is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,108 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 $120,000/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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