Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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property at 14 Forest St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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14 Forest St

AyerMA01432
property at 35 Groton School Rd

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 49 Main St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 11 Elm St

$1,550 - $2,200

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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11 Elm St

AyerMA01432
property at 46 E Main St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 E Main St

AyerMA01432

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property at 48 Pleasant St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Pleasant St

AyerMA01432
property at 71 Chapel St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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71 Chapel St

ShirleyMA01464

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property at 75 Chapel St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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75 Chapel St

ShirleyMA01464
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2 King St, Unit #4
$1,850
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$1,850

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

2 King St, Unit #4

2 King StLittleton, MA 01460
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Dover Heights
$2,125 - $2,250
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$2,125 - $2,250

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

Dover Heights

117 Central StActon, MA 01720
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property at 310 Codman Hill Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Codman Hill Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
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Iris Court Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Court Apartments

2 Iris CtActon, MA 01720
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property at 73 Kingsbury St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
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Northgate Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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property at 23 Spencer Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 30 Marcello Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Marcello Ave

LeominsterMA01453
property at 24 Spencer Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 15 Davis Rd

$1,908

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$1,908

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$1,908

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Davis Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 210 6th St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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210 6th St

LeominsterMA01453

Ayer, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ayer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ayer, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Street Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood priced from $1,500. Old Towne Village in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ayer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,940
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,028
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,050
Devenscrest Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,200
Bell WestfordDenver 2Studio,1BA$2,235
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2,450
Kensington at ChelmsfordLexington1BR,1BA$2,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA and Nearby

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ayer area is the $1.98 price per square foot The Chestnut - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $3,138. The second greatest value Ayer apartment is the Chelsea Model at Arrive Lunenburg starting at $2,739 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the North Leominster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ayer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchwood HillsThe Chestnut - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Arrive LunenburgChelsea2BR,2BA$2.28
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.07
Paddock EstatesB12BR,2BA$2.59
Beaver Brook CrossingParker 22BR,2BA$2.66
Highlands at HudsonC13BR,2BA$2.79
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.56
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.26
88 W Main St, Unit 188 W Main St2BR,2BA$2.71
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ayer Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ayer Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ayer Apartment is $1,500 at Parker Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ayer Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ayer is starting from $1,700 at Parker Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ayer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ayer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook Village and starts from $2,225.

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