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21 Willow St
21 Willow StFitchburg, MA 01420
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Area Fitchburg, MA from $1,350 (28 Rentals)
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230 Kimball St
FitchburgMA01420
97 Townsend St
FitchburgMA01420
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$1,519 - $1,569
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Base Rent$1,444 - $1,494
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The Fitchburg Arts Community
62 Academy StFitchburg, MA 01420
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14 Congress St
14 Congress StFitchburg, MA 01420
18 William St
FitchburgMA01420
26 Hale St
FitchburgMA01420
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172-174-174 South St, Unit 2R
172-174-174 South StFitchburg, MA 01420
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$1,600 - $2,297
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Moran Square
10 Main StFitchburg, MA 01420
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20-22-22 Congress St, Unit 1-left
20-22-22 Congress StFitchburg, MA 01420
152 High St
FitchburgMA01420
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$1,750
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162 Rollstone St, Unit A
162 Rollstone StFitchburg, MA 01420
52 Myrtle Ave
FitchburgMA01420
3 Lynn St
FitchburgMA01420
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85 Day St
FitchburgMA01420
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$1,850
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142 Leighton St, Unit 1
142 Leighton StFitchburg, MA 01420
90 Pacific St
FitchburgMA01420
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158 Prichard St, Unit 6
158 Prichard StFitchburg, MA 01420
17 Bond St
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142 Leighton St
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19 1/2 Lunenburg St, Unit 10
19 1/2 Lunenburg St
FitchburgMA01420
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28 Garnet St
28 Garnet StFitchburg, MA 01420
80 Grove St, Unit 6
80 Grove St
FitchburgMA01420
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21 Waverly St
21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
24 Mt Globe St
FitchburgMA01420
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15-17 Winter Street
15 Winter StFitchburg, MA 01420
12 Granite St, Unit 3
12 Granite St
FitchburgMA01420
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98-100 Snow St
98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420
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College Area, Fitchburg, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Area?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Area Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $1,400 | $2,250 |
| College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,519 | $2,200 |
| College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,550 | $2,400 |
| College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $2,100 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available College Area Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-17 Winter Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Moran Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, MA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $1.10 price per square foot 162 Rollstone St Model at 162 Rollstone St, Unit A in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the 142 Leighton St Model at 142 Leighton St, Unit 1 starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 Rollstone St, Unit A | 162 Rollstone St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 142 Leighton St, Unit 1 | 142 Leighton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 21 Willow St | 21 Willow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 639 Main St, Unit 306 | 639 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Moran Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 15-17 Winter Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Area?
The cheapest apartment in College Area is Moran Square which is listed at $1,851, while the average apartment in College Area costs $1,851.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Area?
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 1 regular apartments in College Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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