Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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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 The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,261. Meadowbrook Village in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ayer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,261
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725
Littleton Lyne Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,842
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1,929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ayer area is the $1.76 price per square foot The Bayberry Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Ayer apartment is the Spruce Model at MCO Lancaster Cottages starting at $3,450 with a $2.66 price per square foot . 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 Bayberry2BR,1.5BA$1.76
MCO Lancaster CottagesSpruce2BR,1.5BA$2.66
Princeton WestfordPlatinum2BR,2BA$2.82
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.67
Arrive LunenburgChesapeake2BR,2BA$2.65
Highlands at HudsonC13BR,2BA$2.93
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.08
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Iris Court Apartments1 Bedroom Model B1BR,1BA$2.66
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$2.88

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Getting Around Ayer, MA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,261 at The Fitchburg Arts Community.

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 $1,494 at The Fitchburg Arts Community.

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 $2,175.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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