Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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37 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420
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100 Day St

FitchburgMA01420
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19 Lunenburg St

FitchburgMA01420

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Southbend Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southbend Apartments

459 South StFitchburg, MA 01420
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28 Garnet St
3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Garnet St

28 Garnet StFitchburg, MA 01420
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property at 120 2nd St

120 2nd St

LeominsterMA01453

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

Pricing Updated: 10/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fitchburg, MA area range in price from $739 to $3,475 with an overall median price of $2,501. The three Fitchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cleghorn at $739, College Area at $739, and Crockerville at $1,262. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fitchburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cleghorn$2,500$73935
College Area$2,500$73914
Crockerville$2,500$1,2629
Rollstone Hill$2,500$73944
Southside Fitchburg$2,500$73942
West Fitchburg$2,500$73921
North Fitchburg$2,512$73931

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fitchburg, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,450. Town and Country Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,676. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,450
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,676
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1,777
98-100 Snow St4 Bed - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.00 price per square foot 86 Cottage St Model at 86 Cottage St, Unit 86 apt 1 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the 70 Edwards St Model at 70 Edwards St, Unit 1 starting at $2,450 with a $1.55 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.
86 Cottage St, Unit 86 apt 186 Cottage St2BR,1BA$1.00
70 Edwards St, Unit 170 Edwards St3BR,2BA$1.55
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
41 Fairmount Pl, Unit 141 Fairmount Pl2BR,1BA$1.94
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
7 Beacon St, Unit 17 Beacon St2BR,1BA$2.06
98-100 Snow St4 Bed - 1.5 Bathroom4BR,1.5BA$2.11
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.10
216 5th St, Unit 1B216 5th St2BR,1BA$2.37
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$2.33

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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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Getting Around Fitchburg, MA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fitchburg Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fitchburg?

The cheapest apartment in Fitchburg is Town and Country Apartments which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in Fitchburg costs $2,501.

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 31 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 $728 which is $1,773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fitchburg.

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