Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Fitchburg Neighborhood of Fitchburg, MA from $700 (8 Rentals)

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property at 37 Blossom St

$739

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$739

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 54 Fox St

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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54 Fox St

FitchburgMA01420
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459 South StFitchburg, MA 01420
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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 Moran Square priced from $1,390. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Southside Fitchburg apartments for rent in Fitchburg, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,390
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,450
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Fitchburg, MA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside Fitchburg area is the $1.07 price per square foot 63 Belmont St Model at 63 Belmont St, Unit 1st floor in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Southside 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 Southside Fitchburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
63 Belmont St, Unit 1st floor63 Belmont St3BR,1BA$1.07
143 Charles St, Unit 2143 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.64
16 Nichols St, Unit Unit 216 Nichols St2BR,1BA$1.77
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
90 Leighton St, Unit Apartment 190 Leighton St3BR,1BA$2.17
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
180 Bemis Rd, Unit 3180 Bemis Rd2BR,1BA$1.84
21 Willow St, Unit 221 Willow St2BR,1BA$1.92
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$2.50

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts including Southside Fitchburg, Fitchburg, and the greater Fitchburg area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community which is listed at $1,450, 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 9 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 $351 which is $2,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Fitchburg.

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