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ActonMA01720
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Ayer?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayer 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,603 | $1,700 | $4,800 |
| Ayer 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,006 | $2,200 | $4,100 |
| Ayer 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,833 | $3,800 | $5,500 |
| Ayer 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
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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. Meadowbrook Village in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,940. 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 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,940 |
| Littleton Lyne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Dover Heights | The Concord | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Old Towne Village | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ayer area is the $2.29 price per square foot B27r Model at Abbot Mill in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Ayer apartment is the Platinum Model at Princeton Westford starting at $3,465 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot Mill | B27r | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Princeton Westford | Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Town and Country Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Arrive Lunenburg | Chesapeake | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Beaver Brook Crossing Apartments | Freeman | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Village Green at Littleton | One Bedroom Basil | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Old Towne Village | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Highlands at Hudson | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Littleton Lyne Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $5,013. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ayer ranging from $1,600 to $7,000.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ayer ranges from $1,600 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,862.
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