Cheap Homes for Rent in Fitchburg, MA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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property at 19 1/2 Lunenburg St
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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19 1/2 Lunenburg St, Unit 10

19 1/2 Lunenburg St
FitchburgMA01420
property at 80 Grove St
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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80 Grove St, Unit 6

80 Grove St
FitchburgMA01420
property at 24 Mt Globe St
$1,515

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Base Rent$1,515

Total Monthly Price$1,515
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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24 Mt Globe St

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 39 Dinan Dr
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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39 Dinan Dr

GardnerMA01440
property at 15 Blossom St
$1,675

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,675

Total Monthly Price$1,675
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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15 Blossom St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 29 Catacunemaug Rd
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15

29 Catacunemaug Rd

ShirleyMA01464

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property at 210 Mt Elam Rd
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420
property at 12 Granite St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

12 Granite St, Unit 3

12 Granite St
FitchburgMA01420
property at 10 Tucker St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

10 Tucker St

PepperellMA01463
property at 216 5th St
$1,895

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Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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216 5th St

LeominsterMA01453
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property at 142 Leighton St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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142 Leighton St

FitchburgMA01420

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fitchburg, MA area range in price from $1,057 to $4,919 with an overall median price of $1,929. The three Fitchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cleghorn at $1,900, College Area at $1,900, and Crockerville at $1,900. 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$1,900$1,30061
College Area$1,900$1,35034
Crockerville$1,900$1,30020
Southside Fitchburg$1,900$1,05771
West Fitchburg$1,900$1,30054
Rollstone Hill$1,970$1,30073
North Fitchburg$2,000$1,30057

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fitchburg, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at Riverside Village Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $1,057. 15-17 Winter Street in the College Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Village Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1BA$1,057
15-17 Winter Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,600
Moran Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,600
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,625
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,674

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 bedroom Market Model at Riverside Commons in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the 188 Beech St Model at 188 Beech St, Unit First floor starting at $2,500 with a $1.54 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.
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.99
188 Beech St, Unit First floor188 Beech St3BR,2BA$1.54
The Lofts at City PlaceCommonwealth1BR,1BA$1.73
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.78
45 Middle St, Unit #345 Middle St3BR,1BA$1.91
Riverside Village Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.06
6 Newtonville Ave, Unit 2nd floor apartment6 Newtonville Ave3BR,1BA$1.90
142 Leighton St, Unit 1142 Leighton St2BR,1BA$1.85
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
162 Rollstone St, Unit A162 Rollstone St2BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fitchburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Fitchburg?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,057 to $4,919. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fitchburg ranging from $1,200 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fitchburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fitchburg ranges from $1,200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,429.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fitchburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fitchburg range from $1,057 to $3,245, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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