
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA from $1,100 (42 Rentals)
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49 Main St

11 Elm St

3 Grove St

100.5 Washington St

43 Grove St

Littleton Lyne Apartments

Old Towne Village
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62 Willow Rd

113 Oak Ridge Dr

113 W Main St

23 Grove St

35 Groton School Rd

35AB Groton School Rd

Devenscrest Village

17 Atherton St
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Heritage Gardens

Leominster Gardens

Presidential Park Apartments

The Fitchburg Arts Community

Parker Street Apartments

40 Fitchburg Rd, Unit 324

44 Fitchburg Rd, Unit 428

Meadowbrook Village
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Pinewood Estates

The Falls at 124 Water

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Town and Country Apartments

10 Rodman Ave, Unit 10

10 Valliria

Abbot Mill

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Avalon Acton

310 Codman Hill Rd
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Iris Court Apartments

73 Kingsbury St

210 Mt Elam Rd

Northgate Meadows

210 6th St

Strawberry Hill Apartments

157-159 3rd St

181 Peninsula Dr
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189 Littleton Rd

246 High St Ext
Ayer, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ayer?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Ayer Studio Apartments | $1,413 | $1,125 | $2,580 |
| Cheap Ayer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $1,300 | $3,845 |
| Cheap Ayer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,832 | $1,494 | $4,940 |
| Cheap Ayer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,483 | $2,225 | $5,040 |
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Cheapest Available Ayer Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ayer, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Street Apartments in the Acton neighborhood priced from $1,500. Northgate Meadows in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ayer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Northgate Meadows | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,911 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 3 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $2,225 |
| Abbot Mill | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,283 |
| Devenscrest Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Pondside at Littleton | 2 Bed - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,385 |
| Village Green at Littleton | One Bedroom Basil | 1BR,1BA | $2,446 |
| The Falls at 124 Water | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2,470 |
| Avalon Acton | A4AL-662 | 1BR,1BA | $2,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ayer area is the $2.51 price per square foot 2-bed plus study Model at MCO Lancaster Cottages in the starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Ayer apartment is the Chelsea Model at Arrive Lunenburg starting at $2,829 with a $2.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO Lancaster Cottages | 2-bed plus study | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| Arrive Lunenburg | Chelsea | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| The Falls at 124 Water | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Beaver Brook Crossing Apartments | Jones | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| Kensington at Chelmsford | Concord | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Abbot Mill | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Devenscrest Village | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Northgate Meadows | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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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.
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