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property at 260 Spring Cir

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

260 Spring Cir

WinchendonMA01475
property at 135 Union St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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135 Union St, Unit 15

135 Union St
LeominsterMA01453
property at 176 Maple Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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176 Maple Ave

RutlandMA01543

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property at 740 Central St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 74 Leonard 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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74 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 40 Garnet St

$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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40 Garnet St

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 40 Garnet St

$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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40 Garnet St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 90 Ridgewood Ln

$1,500 - $1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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90 Ridgewood Ln

GardnerMA01440
property at 20 Ayer Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Ayer Rd

ShirleyMA01464

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Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fitchburg, MA area range in price from $739 to $4,069 with an overall median price of $2,200. The three Fitchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crockerville at $1,300, College Area at $739, and Cleghorn 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$2,050$1,3008
College Area$2,100$73935
Cleghorn$2,250$73955
North Fitchburg$2,250$73944
Rollstone Hill$2,250$73966
Southside Fitchburg$2,250$73966
West Fitchburg$2,250$73938

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fitchburg, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Moran Square in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,180. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,262. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,180
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Liberty Place Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725
The Lofts at City PlaceThom McAn Loft1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.80 price per square foot Three Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath Model at Town and Country Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the 143 Charles St Model at 143 Charles St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 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.
Town and Country ApartmentsThree Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.80
143 Charles St, Unit 2143 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.64
16 Nichols St, Unit Unit 216 Nichols St2BR,1BA$1.73
7 Dartmouth St, Unit 37 Dartmouth St3BR,1BA$2.00
35 Fairmount Pl, Unit #135 Fairmount Pl2BR,1BA$1.82
The Lofts at City PlaceThom McAn Loft1BR,1BA$1.82
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Liberty Place Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
22 Daley St, Unit Unit #122 Daley St2BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fitchburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Fitchburg?

There are currently 205 Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA with pricing that ranges from $739 to $4,069. There are also 49 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 $2,481.

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 $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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