
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Fitchburg Neighborhood of Fitchburg, MA from $800 (10 Rentals)
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Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community
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Southside Fitchburg, Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside Fitchburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southside Fitchburg Studio Apartments | $1,120 | $1,075 | $1,250 |
Southside Fitchburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $1,262 | $2,828 |
Southside Fitchburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $1,334 | $5,575 |
Southside Fitchburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $1,550 | $2,295 |
Southside Fitchburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southside Fitchburg Neighborhood of Fitchburg, MA.
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Cheapest Available Southside Fitchburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside Fitchburg area of Fitchburg, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Riverside Commons priced from $1,400. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,486. Here are the most affordable Southside Fitchburg apartments for rent in Fitchburg, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverside Commons | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1,486 |
Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,551 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Fitchburg, MA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside Fitchburg area is the $1.96 price per square foot 105 Clarendon St Model at 105 Clarendon St, Unit 3 in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Southside Fitchburg apartment is the 348 Rollstone St Model at 348 Rollstone St, Unit 3 starting at $1,950 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside Fitchburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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105 Clarendon St, Unit 3 | 105 Clarendon St | 4BR,1BA | $1.96 |
348 Rollstone St, Unit 3 | 348 Rollstone St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Arrive Lunenburg | Camden | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
148 Pine St, Unit #3 | 148 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Fitchburg Arts Community | Workforce One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
9 Lynn St, Unit 2 | 9 Lynn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
25 Federal St, Unit 2 | 25 Federal St | 3BR,1BA | $2.45 |
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Getting Around the Southside Fitchburg Neighborhood in Fitchburg, MA
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Fitchburg Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside Fitchburg?
The cheapest apartment in Southside Fitchburg is Town and Country Apartments which is listed at $1,543, while the average apartment in Southside Fitchburg costs $2,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside Fitchburg?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Southside Fitchburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southside Fitchburg?
Cheap apartments in Southside Fitchburg have an average cost of $167 which is $2,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Fitchburg.
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