Cheap Homes for Rent in Ayer, MA from $1,400 (14 Rentals)

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property at 33 Plain Rd
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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33 Plain Rd

WestfordMA01886
property at 10 Tucker St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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10 Tucker St

PepperellMA01463
property at 210 Mt Elam Rd
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 108 E Main St
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1

108 E Main St, Unit 2

108 E Main St
AyerMA01432
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property at 42 Swanson Ct
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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42 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 89 Willard St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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89 Willard St

AyerMA01432
property at 181 Peninsula Dr
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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181 Peninsula Dr

LunenburgMA01462
property at 26 Spencer Rd
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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26 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 7 White Pine Knoll
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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7 White Pine Knoll

WestfordMA01886
property at 35 Swanson Ct
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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35 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Ayer, MA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the Ayer area is the $2.11 price per square foot 3 Scott Rd Model at 3 Scott Rd in the Littleton neighborhood starting from $6,200. The second greatest value Ayer rental home is the 26 Harvard Rd Model at 26 Harvard Rd in the Ayer neighborhood starting at $2,550 with a $2.52 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ayer homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3 Scott Rd3 Scott Rd4BR, 4BA$2.11
26 Harvard Rd26 Harvard Rd2BR, 1.5BA$2.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ayer

What type of rentals are currently available in Ayer?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Ayer, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $5,115. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ayer ranging from $1,400 to $7,500.

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 $1,400 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,890.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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