
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Fitchburg Neighborhood of Fitchburg, MA from $800 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southside Fitchburg area of Fitchburg.


172-174-174 South St, Unit 2L

Riverside Commons

Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

14 Beacon St, Unit 1

80 Cleghorn St

The Fitchburg Arts Community

18 Cedar St

26 Hale St, Unit 3-L

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21 Willow St
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178 Summer St

44 Pratt St

229 Rollstone St

44-48-48 Pratt St

110 Green St, Unit 3F

97 Townsend St

303 Milk St

47 Hartford St

88 Marshall St, Unit 3

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8 Bond St, Unit 10B
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Meadowbrook Village

Moran Square

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115 Highland Ave, Unit 3

45 Dumais St, Unit 2

49 Cedar St, Unit B

151-153-153 Leighton St

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9 Chester St, Unit U1

172-174 South St, Unit 2R

119 Madison St

15 Brigham Park
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286 Kimball St

218-222-222 Laurel St

205 Rollstone St, Unit 2R

45 Dumais St, Unit 3

70 Prichard St, Unit 1

143 Westminster St

319 Canton St

375 Elm St, Unit 3L

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19 Boutelle St, Unit Apt 2

17 Bond St
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348 Fairmount St

Southbend Apartments

28 Garnet St

21 Waverly St

Duck Mill

73 Kingsbury St

88 Marshall St, Unit 2

210 Mt Elam Rd

98-100 Snow St

Leominster Gardens
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Southside Fitchburg, Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside Fitchburg?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Fitchburg Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $1,150 | $1,350 |
| Southside Fitchburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $800 | $2,595 |
| Southside Fitchburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,000 | $2,690 |
| Southside Fitchburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,650 | $2,856 |
| Southside Fitchburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $2,100 | $3,000 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1,880 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,940 |
| Moran Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,976 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,979 |
| Yarn Works | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Commons | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
| Moran Square | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Yarn Works | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| 8 Bond St, Unit 10B | 8 Bond St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 115 Highland Ave, Unit 3 | 115 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 9 Chester St, Unit U1 | 9 Chester St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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