
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardner, MA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)
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27 Ridgewood Ln, Unit 19

118 Vernon St

162 Green St, Unit 2

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35 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #2

143 Pine St

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39 Dinan Dr

149 Cross St

Ridgewood Apartments Gardner
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36 Ridgewood Ln, Unit 21

6 Maple St

27 Ridgewood Ln, Unit 5

24 Ridgewood Ln, Unit 3

7 Glazier St

85 Ridgewood Ln, Unit 24

206 Connors St

71 Ash St

Meadowbrook Village
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24 Ridgewood Ln, Unit 24-01

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185 Woodland Ave, Unit 185R

242 Pine St

15 Robillard St

120 Graham St

The Lofts at 30 Pine

Wakefield Place

255 Main St

Washington Park Apartments
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39 Dinan Dr

24 Regan St

Heywood Place

57-59 Nichols St

52 Maverick St

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Baldwinville School Apartments

52 Fitchburg Rd, Unit 235

17 White Ct

44 Fitchburg Rd, Unit 428
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155 Center St

Westminster Ridge Apartments

Westminster Senior Residences 62+

5 Mark St

740 Central St

67-69 County Rd

176 Maple Ave

70 Lorchris St

210 Mt Elam Rd
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49-53 Fredonian St

90 Pacific St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardner?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $1,315 | $1,650 |
| Gardner 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,402 | $1,950 |
| Gardner 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,500 | $2,400 |
| Gardner 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $1,700 | $2,150 |
| Gardner 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Gardner Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Apartments Gardner | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, MA and Nearby
As of August 08, 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 in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the 185 Woodland Ave Model at 185 Woodland Ave, Unit Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $2.21 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardner apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #2 | 35 Lincoln St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 185 Woodland Ave, Unit Unit A | 185 Woodland Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 185 Woodland Ave, Unit 185R | 185 Woodland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 39 Dinan Dr | 39 Dinan Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Ridgewood Apartments Gardner | 1BR | 1BR,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.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardner is starting from $1,750 at Ridgewood Apartments Gardner.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.