Cheap Homes for Rent in Fitchburg, MA from $1,200 (30 Rentals)

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property at 6 Blossom St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,800

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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 310 Codman Hill Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Codman Hill Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 73 Kingsbury St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 64 Lorchris St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

64 Lorchris St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 23 Spencer Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 30 Marcello Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Marcello Ave

LeominsterMA01453
property at 210 Mt Elam Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420
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 210 6th 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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210 6th St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 20 Graham St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Graham St

GardnerMA01440

Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fitchburg, MA area range in price from $800 to $4,419 with an overall median price of $2,535. The three Fitchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cleghorn at $800, College Area at $800, and Crockerville at $800. 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$2,500$80048
College Area$2,500$80022
Crockerville$2,500$80018
North Fitchburg$2,500$80046
Rollstone Hill$2,500$80057
West Fitchburg$2,500$80038
Southside Fitchburg$2,750$80054

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

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 $1,348. 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$1,348
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,880
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,940
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1,952

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.40 price per square foot 68 4th St Model at 68 4th St, Unit Duplex in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Riverside Commons starting at $2,290 with a $1.84 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.
68 4th St, Unit Duplex68 4th St2BR,1BA$1.40
Riverside Commons3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.84
173 Myrtle Ave, Unit 2173 Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.31
The Lofts at City PlaceCommonwealth1BR,1BA$1.73
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.69
14 Felton St, Unit 14 Felton st #214 Felton St3BR,1BA$1.87
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
44 3rd St, Unit 44 3rd U344 3rd St3BR,1BA$2.00
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.67
9 Chester St, Unit U19 Chester St2BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fitchburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Fitchburg?

There are currently 202 Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,419. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fitchburg ranging from $1,290 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 $1,290 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,626.

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 $1,650 to $2,960, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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