What is the average apartment size in Marlborough?

The average size for a Marlborough, MA apartment is 935 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Marlborough?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Marlborough is $2,543 per month, a 3.53% increase from last years average of $2,457.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Marlborough?

In Marlborough, studios rent for $1,521 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,357 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,676 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,492 per month

What is the average apartment size in Marlborough?

The typical apartment in Marlborough offers about 935 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Marlborough?

Studio apartments in Marlborough average 406 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 774 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,066 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,411 sq. ft.

Marlborough, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Marlborough?

The typical rent budget in Marlborough ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Marlborough?

In Marlborough, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Marlborough is $2,543, a 3.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,457.

Studio Apartments at $1,521 offer the most budget-friendly option with 406 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 774 square feet for $2,357, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,676 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,411 sq ft) for $3,492, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Marlborough, MA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,543	935 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,521	406 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,357	774 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,676	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,492	1,411 sq. ft.

Marlborough, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Marlborough, MA have increased by 3.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,457 to $2,543.

What's the typical rent budget in Marlborough, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Marlborough, MA (44%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Marlborough, MA?

7,297 or 44% of the households in Marlborough, MA are renter-occupied while 9,352 or 56% are owner-occupied.

How Marlborough Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Marlborough	$2,543
Boston	$3,690
Fall River	$2,063
Worcester	$2,045
Cambridge	$3,706
Somerville	$3,452
Quincy	$2,778
Waltham	$3,129
New Bedford	$2,080
Weymouth Town	$2,507
Lowell	$2,266
Newton	$3,837
Watertown, MA	$3,339
Leominster, MA	$1,751

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Marlborough apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.