Cheap Homes for Rent in Northfield, MA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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property at 260 Spring Cir

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

260 Spring Cir

WinchendonMA01475
property at 6 Long Farm Terrace

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6 Long Farm Terrace

GreenfieldMA01301
property at 90 Ridgewood Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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90 Ridgewood Ln

GardnerMA01440
property at 39 Dinan Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Dinan Dr

GardnerMA01440

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property at 34 Salem Pl

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Salem Pl

AmherstMA01002
property at 59 S Shore Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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59 S Shore Dr

OrangeMA01364
property at 423 N East St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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423 N East St

AmherstMA01002
property at 69 Southpoint Dr

$2,050

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$2,050

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

69 Southpoint Dr

AmherstMA01002
property at 75 Southpoint Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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75 Southpoint Dr

AmherstMA01002

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property at 20 Graham St

$2,100

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$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Graham St

GardnerMA01440

Northfield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Northfield, MA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Social Amherst priced from $900. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,262. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Social AmherstEdison Renovated4BR,1BA$900
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Baldwinville School ApartmentsOne Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,310
Montcalm Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
9 Aliber PlStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northfield, MA and Nearby

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northfield area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Colony Mill in the in the West Keene neighborhood starting from $2,155. The second greatest value Northfield apartment is the Sycamore Model at Princeton Square starting at $2,099 with a $1.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Northfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colony Mill2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.78
Princeton SquareSycamore2BR,2BA$1.88
Brandywine ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
The Social AmherstDover Deluxe Renovated3BR,1BA$1.26
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.17
15 Bridge St2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.89
Riverboat VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Washington Park of Keene1B1B - 31 Washington Street1BR,1BA$1.73
Jaffwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Northfield?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Northfield, MA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $4,800. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northfield ranging from $1,550 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northfield ranges from $1,550 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,055.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northfield range from $825 to $4,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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