Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardner, MA from $1,050 (44 Rentals)

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property at 45 Union St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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45 Union St

GardnerMA01440
property at 87 Chestnut St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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87 Chestnut St

GardnerMA01440
property at 149 Cross St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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149 Cross St

GardnerMA01440
property at 119 Graham St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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119 Graham St

GardnerMA01440
property at 117 Pine St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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117 Pine St

GardnerMA01440
property at 19-19 Walnut St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19-19 Walnut St

GardnerMA01440
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39 Dinan Dr
$1,525 - $1,650

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Base Rent$1,525 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,525 - $1,650
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Dinan Dr

39 Dinan DrGardner, MA 01440
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property at 112 Ash St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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112 Ash St

GardnerMA01440
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property at 6 Maple St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6 Maple St

GardnerMA01440
property at 139 Greenwood St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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139 Greenwood St

GardnerMA01440
property at 112 Greenwood St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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112 Greenwood St

GardnerMA01440
property at 38 Oriole St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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38 Oriole St

GardnerMA01440

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property at 71 Ash St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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71 Ash St

GardnerMA01440
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Meadowbrook Village
$1,800 - $2,150

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Base Rent$1,800 - $2,150

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,150
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Meadowbrook Village

1-51 Meadowbrook LnGardner, MA 01440
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property at 15 Robillard St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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15 Robillard St

GardnerMA01440
property at 81 Limerick St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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81 Limerick St

GardnerMA01440

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The Lofts at 30 Pine
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at 30 Pine

30 Pine StGardner, MA 01440
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Wakefield Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wakefield Place

194 Central StGardner, MA 01440
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255 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

255 Main St

255 Main StGardner, MA 01440
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24 Regan St
3 Bedroom Apartments

24 Regan St

24 Regan StGardner, MA 01440
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Heywood Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Heywood Place

47 Lake StGardner, MA 01440
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57-59 Nichols St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

57-59 Nichols St

57-59 Nichols StGardner, MA 01440
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property at 128 State Rd
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

128 State Rd

TempletonMA01436
property at 155 Center St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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155 Center St

AshburnhamMA01430

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property at 24 Mt Globe St
$1,515

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Base Rent$1,515

Total Monthly Price$1,515
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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24 Mt Globe St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 176 Maple Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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176 Maple Ave

RutlandMA01543
property at 210 Mt Elam Rd
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420

Gardner, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, MA and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $1.15 price per square foot 35 Lincoln St Model at 35 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #2 starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the 39 Dinan Dr Model at 39 Dinan Dr starting at $1,650 with a $1.78 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
35 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #235 Lincoln St2BR, 1BA$1.15
39 Dinan Dr39 Dinan Dr2BR, 1BA$1.78
185 Woodland Ave, Unit 185R185 Woodland Ave1BR, 1BA$2.72
Ridgewood Apartments Gardner1BR1BR, 1BA$2.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardner Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardner Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardner Apartment is $1,575 at Ridgewood Apartments Gardner.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gardner Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardner is starting from $1,600 at 136 Central Street.

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