Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Fitchburg Neighborhood of Fitchburg, MA from $800 (66 Rentals)

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property at 80 Cleghorn St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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80 Cleghorn St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 18 Cedar St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

18 Cedar St

FitchburgMA01420
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21 Willow St
$1,575 - $1,750
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$1,575 - $1,750

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$1,575 - $1,750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

21 Willow St

21 Willow StFitchburg, MA 01420
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property at 178 Summer St

$1,585

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$1,585

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$1,585

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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178 Summer St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 44 Pratt St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Pratt St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 229 Rollstone St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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229 Rollstone St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 44-48-48 Pratt St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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44-48-48 Pratt St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 97 Townsend St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 Townsend St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 47 Hartford St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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47 Hartford St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 303 Milk St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

303 Milk St

FitchburgMA01420

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9 Chester St, Unit U1
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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9 Chester St, Unit U1

9 Chester StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 119 Madison St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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119 Madison St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 15 Brigham Park

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Brigham Park

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 286 Kimball St

$1,750 - $1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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286 Kimball St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 218-222-222 Laurel St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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218-222-222 Laurel St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 143 Westminster St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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143 Westminster St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 319 Canton St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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319 Canton St

FitchburgMA01420
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19 Boutelle St, Unit Apt 2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

19 Boutelle St, Unit Apt 2

19 Boutelle StFitchburg, MA 01420
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property at 17 Bond St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

17 Bond St

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 348 Fairmount St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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348 Fairmount St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 76 Heywood St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

76 Heywood St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 10-12-12 Otis St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10-12-12 Otis St

FitchburgMA01420
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17 Franklin St, Unit Apartment #3
$2,375
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$2,375

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$2,375
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

17 Franklin St, Unit Apartment #3

17 Franklin StFitchburg, MA 01420
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Yarn Works
$2,395 - $2,595
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$2,395 - $2,595

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$2,395 - $2,595
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Yarn Works

1428 Main StFitchburg, MA 01420
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property at 633-639 Main St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

633-639 Main St

FitchburgMA01420
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Southbend Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southbend Apartments

459 South StFitchburg, MA 01420
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28 Garnet St
3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Garnet St

28 Garnet StFitchburg, MA 01420
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21 Waverly St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Waverly St

21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
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Duck Mill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Duck Mill

100 Bemis RdFitchburg, MA 01420

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Southside Fitchburg, Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside Fitchburg area of Fitchburg, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community priced from $1,348. Riverside Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,880. Here are the most affordable Southside Fitchburg apartments for rent in Fitchburg, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,348
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,880
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,940
Moran Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,976
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,979
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Fitchburg, MA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside Fitchburg area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Riverside Commons in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Southside Fitchburg apartment is the 2 Beds 1 Bath Model at Moran Square starting at $2,071 with a $1.95 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.
Riverside Commons3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.84
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.95
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.56
8 Bond St, Unit 10B8 Bond St2BR,1BA$1.70
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.67
115 Highland Ave, Unit 3115 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.94
9 Chester St, Unit U19 Chester St2BR,1BA$2.00
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.21

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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 $1,348, while the average apartment in Southside Fitchburg costs $3,450.

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 4 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 $214 which is $3,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside Fitchburg.

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