
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Northfield, MA from $700 (50 Rentals)
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9 Aliber Pl

Riverside Commons

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Baldwinville School Apartments

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Cliffside Apartments

Montcalm Heights Apartments

Washington Park of Keene

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Kendrick Place

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The Residences

Riverboat Village
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The Fitchburg Arts Community

University Crossing

Partridge Hollow

Berkshire Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

Monadnock Place

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Eleven East Pleasant

710 Main St, Unit 21

Brandywine Apartments

Princeton at Mill Pond
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Lantern Court Apartments

Meadowbrook Village

Orchard Overlook Apartments

Colony Mill

Princeton Square

Meadowbrook Village

35-37 Washington Ave

Abenaki Springs

23 S Main St

Swanzey West Apartments
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353 Crescent St

Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

107 E Pleasant St

Westminster Senior Residences 62+

Jaffwood Apartments

Jaffrey Village

255 Main St

114-116 Main St

72 Fox Hill Rd

5 Mark St
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67-69 County Rd

710 Main St

24 Regan St

115 Northampton Rd

15 Bridge St

6 Elliot St

3 Southpoint Dr

4 Southpoint Dr

22 Southpoint Dr

57-59 Nichols St
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Northfield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northfield?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Studio Apartments | $1,681 | $1,119 | $2,395 |
| Northfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,300 | $2,660 |
| Northfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $899 | $3,475 |
| Northfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $1,373 | $3,685 |
| Northfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $775 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Available Northfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Northfield, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at Arcadia Apartments in the West Keene neighborhood priced from $775. 69 S Pleasant St in the Amherst Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $912. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northfield apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Apartments | Student Apartments - Furnished 3 or 4 Bedroom /... | 4BR,2BA | $775 |
| 69 S Pleasant St | MGM buidling | 3BR,1BA | $912 |
| 9 Aliber Pl | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Junior Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Washington Park of Keene | 1B1B - 31 Washington Street | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Pines Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| Kendrick Place | 4 bed / 2 bath - Private Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1,450 |
| Jaffwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
| Riverboat Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northfield, MA and Nearby
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northfield area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 bedroom Market Model at Riverside Commons in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Northfield apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Colony Mill starting at $2,155 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the West Keene neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Colony Mill | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| University Crossing | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Princeton Square | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Berkshire Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Laurel Ridge | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Social Amherst | Boston Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Partridge Hollow | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Jaffwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northfield?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northfield is at 9 Aliber Pl listed at $1,150.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northfield Apartment is $1,364 at Cliffside Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northfield is starting from $1,549 at The Pines Apartments.
What is the most affordable Northfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 69 S Pleasant St and starts from $750.
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