Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Northborough, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Northborough

$2,852/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northborough is $2,852 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $902 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northborough

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northborough rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Northborough, MA

Average rent prices in Northborough have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,876, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Northborough run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,092.

Listings

Studio

$1,755

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,171

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,882

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,150

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,600

1%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$1,755

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,171

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,882

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

46%

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$2,852
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,570
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northborough, MA is 11% higher than the median rent in Bellingham, MA.

Discover rentals in Northborough, MA

48 Westbrook Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Northborough

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,250

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

House 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 $2,852 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northborough?

Average rent prices in Northborough have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Northborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northborough is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $902 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 $114,000/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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