Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA from $700 (22 Rentals)

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property at 37 Blossom St

$739

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37 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 54 Fox St

$1,300

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54 Fox St

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 230 Kimball St

$1,400

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230 Kimball St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 19 Lunenburg St

$1,500

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19 Lunenburg St

FitchburgMA01420
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28 Garnet St
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28 Garnet St

28 Garnet StFitchburg, MA 01420
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property at 41 Summer St

$1,300

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41 Summer St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 781 Main St

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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781 Main St

LeominsterMA01453

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fitchburg, MA area range in price from $739 to $4,819 with an overall median price of $2,528. The three Fitchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Fitchburg at $739, Crockerville at $1,262, and Cleghorn at $739. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fitchburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Fitchburg$2,450$73936
Crockerville$2,475$1,26210
Cleghorn$2,500$73951
North Fitchburg$2,500$73945
Rollstone Hill$2,500$73960
Southside Fitchburg$2,575$73959
College Area$2,700$73932

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fitchburg, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Moran Square in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,390. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,390
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,450
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,500
Heritage Gardens2BRD2BR,1BA$1,760
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1,777

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.07 price per square foot 63 Belmont St Model at 63 Belmont St, Unit 1st floor in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the 143 Charles St Model at 143 Charles St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fitchburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
63 Belmont St, Unit 1st floor63 Belmont St3BR,1BA$1.07
143 Charles St, Unit 2143 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.64
16 Nichols St, Unit 216 Nichols St2BR,1BA$1.77
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
41 Fairmount Pl, Unit 141 Fairmount Pl2BR,1BA$1.86
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
180 Bemis Rd, Unit 3180 Bemis Rd2BR,1BA$1.84
7 Beacon St, Unit 17 Beacon St2BR,1BA$2.01
21 Willow St, Unit 221 Willow St2BR,1BA$1.92
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.01

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Fitchburg Overview

With its robust restaurant scene, outdoor activities, regional culture, and rents below the national average, relocating to Fitchburg apartments in Massachusetts can be a rewarding lifestyle opportunity. With a population under 42,000, Fitchburg is a suburban community that offers big city value against the backdrop of a rural New England landscape. With day trip opportunities to Boston, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, the North-Central Massachusetts neighborhoods deliver excellent regional and local quality of life benefits for people who rent apartments in Fitchburg.

Why live in Fitchburg, MA?

It’s not uncommon for people to move to Fitchburg, MA, because of the employment opportunities, four seasons, and picturesque New England landscape. The family-friendly community offers affordable Fitchburg apartment rents, a diverse population of nearly 42,000, top-tier restaurants, cultural events, and a solid educational system.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fitchburg Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fitchburg?

The cheapest apartment in Fitchburg is Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Fitchburg costs $2,528.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fitchburg?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 55 regular apartments in Fitchburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fitchburg?

Cheap apartments in Fitchburg have an average cost of $564 which is $1,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fitchburg.

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