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Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fitchburg, MA area range in price from $739 to $3,600 with an overall median price of $2,635. The three Fitchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crockerville at $1,262, Cleghorn at $739, and Rollstone Hill at $739. 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$2,500$1,2629
Cleghorn$2,600$73936
Rollstone Hill$2,600$73946
West Fitchburg$2,600$73924
College Area$2,700$73919
Southside Fitchburg$2,700$73945
North Fitchburg$2,750$73934

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fitchburg, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,486. The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,494. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1,494
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.47 price per square foot 70 Edwards St Model at 70 Edwards St, Unit 1 in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Town and Country Apartments starting at $2,638 with a $2.14 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.
70 Edwards St, Unit 170 Edwards St3BR,2BA$1.47
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
The Lofts at City PlaceCommonwealth HC1BR,1BA$1.56
48 Lunenburg St, Unit #348 Lunenburg St3BR,1BA$1.54
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
137 Merriam Ave, Unit 2137 Merriam Ave2BR,1BA$1.97
473 Fairmount St, Unit 2473 Fairmount St2BR,1BA$2.00
29 Crawford St, Unit 129 Crawford St2BR,1BA$2.08
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fitchburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Fitchburg?

There are currently 198 Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA with pricing that ranges from $739 to $3,600. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fitchburg ranging from $1,250 to $4,500.

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 $1,250 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,197.

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 $1,800 to $3,098, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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