Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardner, MA from $1,000 (35 Rentals)

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property at 45 Greenwood St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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45 Greenwood St

GardnerMA01440
property at 290 Central St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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290 Central St

GardnerMA01440
property at 87 Chestnut St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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87 Chestnut St

GardnerMA01440
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39 Dinan Dr
$1,595 - $1,695
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$1,595 - $1,695

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$1,595 - $1,695
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

39 Dinan Dr

39 Dinan DrGardner, MA 01440
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property at 94 Maple St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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94 Maple St

GardnerMA01440
property at 60 W Broadway

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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60 W Broadway

GardnerMA01440

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property at 22 Knowlton St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 Knowlton St

GardnerMA01440
property at 3 Beech St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Beech St

GardnerMA01440
property at 351 Elm St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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351 Elm St

GardnerMA01440
property at 206 Connors St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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206 Connors St

GardnerMA01440
property at 120 Graham St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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120 Graham St

GardnerMA01440

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property at 98 Maple St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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98 Maple St

GardnerMA01440
property at 11 Wright 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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11 Wright 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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property at 39 Dinan Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Dinan Dr

GardnerMA01440
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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 20 Graham St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Graham St

GardnerMA01440
property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,825

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453

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property at 73 Kingsbury St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 152 Green St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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152 Green St

ClintonMA01510
property at 653 Plantation St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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653 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01605

Gardner, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardner, MA and Nearby

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardner area is the $2.57 price per square foot 205 Pine St Model at 205 Pine St, Unit Apt. First floor in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Gardner apartment is the 39 Dinan Dr Model at 39 Dinan Dr starting at $1,595 with a $2.68 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.
205 Pine St, Unit Apt. First floor205 Pine St2BR,1BA$2.57
39 Dinan Dr39 Dinan Dr1BR,1BA$2.68

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Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.