
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Fitchburg Neighborhood of Fitchburg, MA from $800 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Fitchburg area of Fitchburg.


172-174-174 South St, Unit 2L

Riverside Commons

Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

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9 Waverly St, Unit 9 Waverly St.

80 Cleghorn St

The Fitchburg Arts Community

26 Hale St, Unit 3-L
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21 Willow St

44 Pratt St

229 Rollstone St

44-48-48 Pratt St

110 Green St, Unit 3F

303 Milk St

88 Marshall St, Unit 3

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8 Bond St, Unit 10B
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Moran Square

45 Dumais St, Unit 2

38 Cascade St

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9 Chester St, Unit U1

172-174 South St, Unit 2R

119 Madison St

286 Kimball St

205 Rollstone St, Unit 2R
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218-222-222 Laurel St

45 Dumais St, Unit 3

143 Westminster St

70 Prichard St, Unit 1

28 Vernon Ct

17 Bond St

348 Fairmount St

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28 Garnet St

21 Waverly St

73 Kingsbury St

88 Marshall St, Unit 2

210 Mt Elam Rd

98-100 Snow St

819 Westminster Hill Rd

9 Martel St
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150 State Rd E
West Fitchburg, Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Fitchburg?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fitchburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $800 | $2,595 |
| West Fitchburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $1,000 | $2,400 |
| West Fitchburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,650 | $2,500 |
| West Fitchburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the West Fitchburg Neighborhood of Fitchburg, MA.
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Cheapest Available West Fitchburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West 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 West 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 |
| Yarn Works | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Fitchburg, MA
As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West 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 West 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 West 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 |
| 8 Bond St, Unit 10B | 8 Bond St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 9 Chester St, Unit U1 | 9 Chester St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Fitchburg Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 West 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 West Fitchburg?
Cheap apartments in West Fitchburg have an average cost of $358 which is $2,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Fitchburg.
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