
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Area Fitchburg, MA from $700 (7 Rentals)
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College Area, Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $739 | $1,700 |
College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,500 | $2,600 |
College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $1,650 | $2,100 |
College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $2,200 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available College Area Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Fitchburg Arts Community | Workforce One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, MA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $2.25 price per square foot 176 Blossom St Model at 176 Blossom St, Unit #1 in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the Workforce One Bedroom Model at The Fitchburg Arts Community starting at $1,629 with a $1.71 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. |
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176 Blossom St, Unit #1 | 176 Blossom St | 4BR,1BA | $2.25 |
The Fitchburg Arts Community | Workforce One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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 The Fitchburg Arts Community which is listed at $1,629, while the average apartment in College Area costs $2,995.
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 2 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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