Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Area Fitchburg, MA from $600 (4 Rentals)

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37 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420

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28 Garnet St
3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Garnet St

28 Garnet StFitchburg, MA 01420
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, MA

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $1.64 price per square foot 143 Charles St Model at 143 Charles St, Unit 2 in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the 90 Leighton St Model at 90 Leighton St, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $2,200 with a $2.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
143 Charles St, Unit 2143 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.64
90 Leighton St, Unit Apartment 190 Leighton St3BR,1BA$2.17
115 Highland Ave, Unit 3115 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.89
43 Willow St, Unit 243 Willow St2BR,1BA$2.05
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
139 Pratt Rd, Unit #3139 Pratt Rd1BR,1BA$1.93

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College Area, Fitchburg, MA

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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 $1,180, while the average apartment in College Area costs $2,900.

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 9 regular apartments in College Area 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 College Area?

Cheap apartments in College Area have an average cost of $549 which is $2,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Area.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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