Cheap Homes for Rent in the College Area Fitchburg, MA from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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property at 86 Marshall St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Marshall St, Unit 2

86 Marshall St
FitchburgMA01420

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property at 90 Pacific St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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90 Pacific St

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 9 Boylston St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Boylston St

FitchburgMA01420

College Area, Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Area Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,198

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, MA

As of July 31, 2026 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 8 Bond St Model at 8 Bond St, Unit 10B starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 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
8 Bond St, Unit 10B8 Bond St2BR,1BA$1.65
19 Boutelle St, Unit Apt 219 Boutelle St3BR,1BA$2.20
216 Kimball St, Unit 216 kimball st, unit 3, Fitchburg, ma 01420216 Kimball St2BR,1BA$2.00
109 Prichard St, Unit Unit 1109 Prichard St2BR,1BA$2.00
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
21 Willow St21 Willow St1BR,1BA$2.63

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College Area, Fitchburg, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Area

What type of rentals are currently available in College Area?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in College Area, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $2,995. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Area ranging from $1,995 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Area ranges from $1,995 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,297.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in College Area?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in College Area range from $1,725 to $2,297, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $1,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.