Cheap Homes for Rent in Fitchburg, MA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,825

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 39 Dinan Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Dinan Dr

GardnerMA01440

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property at 327 Main St

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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327 Main St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 11 Leonard Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 24 Spencer Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 152 Green St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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152 Green St

ClintonMA01510
property at 53 Swanson Ct

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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53 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719

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Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fitchburg, MA area range in price from $1,150 to $3,679 with an overall median price of $2,116. The three Fitchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crockerville at $1,300, North Fitchburg at $1,300, and West Fitchburg at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fitchburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Crockerville$2,090$1,3009
North Fitchburg$2,095$1,30035
West Fitchburg$2,095$1,30026
Cleghorn$2,100$1,30035
Rollstone Hill$2,100$1,30038
Southside Fitchburg$2,162$1,15037
College Area$2,175$1,30019

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fitchburg, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,262. Moran Square in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Liberty Place Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA and Nearby

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.36 price per square foot 260 Walton St Model at 260 Walton St, Unit 2 in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Town and Country Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the West Side 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.
260 Walton St, Unit 2260 Walton St2BR,1BA$1.36
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.83
91 Union St, Unit Unit #191 Union St2BR,1BA$1.65
Arrive LunenburgChesapeake2BR,2BA$2.33
143 Charles St, Unit 2143 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.64
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Liberty Place Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
7 Beacon St, Unit 17 Beacon St2BR,1BA$2.04
21 Willow St, Unit 221 Willow St2BR,1BA$1.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fitchburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Fitchburg?

There are currently 199 Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $3,679. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fitchburg ranging from $850 to $5,200.

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 $850 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,673.

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 $1,500 to $2,987, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,090.

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