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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 2 Beds unit found at The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,494. 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 CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1,494
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1,777
Littleton Lyne Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ayer area is the $1.70 price per square foot The Bayberry - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Ayer apartment is the Maple Model at MCO Lancaster Cottages starting at $3,900 with a $2.84 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 Bayberry - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.70
MCO Lancaster CottagesMaple3BR,2BA$2.84
Rolling Meadows2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Princeton WestfordCopper2BR,2BA$2.80
Arrive LunenburgChesapeake2BR,2BA$2.39
Pinewood Estates2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
85 Washington St, Unit Apt 285 Washington St2BR,1BA$2.76
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1.73
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ayer

What type of rentals are currently available in Ayer?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $4,975. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ayer ranging from $1,600 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ayer?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ayer ranges from $1,600 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,435.

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