Cheap Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA from $700 (47 Rentals)

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Cliffside Apartments
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$1,410 - $2,785
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$1,375 - $2,750
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$35

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$1,410 - $2,785
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cliffside Apartments

248 Amherst RdSunderland, MA 01375
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Kendrick Place
$1,450 - $2,225
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$1,450 - $2,225

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$1,450 - $2,225
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Kendrick Place

57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Eleven East Pleasant
$1,600 - $3,350
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$1,600 - $3,350

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$1,600 - $3,350
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Eleven East Pleasant

11 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Jefferson Mills
$1,850 - $3,200
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$1,850 - $3,200

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$1,850 - $3,200
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Jefferson Mills

1665 Main StJefferson, MA 01522
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Hawkins Meadow
Rent Specials
$1,850 - $2,450
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$1,850 - $2,450

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$1,850 - $2,450
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Hawkins Meadow

370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
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26 Spring
$1,875 - $2,195
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$1,875 - $2,195

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$1,875 - $2,195
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26 Spring

26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
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One East Pleasant
$1,965 - $3,475
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$1,965 - $3,475

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$1,965 - $3,475
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

One East Pleasant

1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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353 Crescent St
Studio Apartments

353 Crescent St

353 Crescent StAthol, MA 01331
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107 E Pleasant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 E Pleasant St

107 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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21 Waverly St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Waverly St

21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
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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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15 Bridge St
2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Bridge St

15 Bridge StMillers Falls, MA 01349
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115 Northampton Rd
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

115 Northampton Rd

115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002

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property at 73 Kingsbury St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
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Northgate Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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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 210 Mt Elam Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420
property at 81 Old Amherst Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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81 Old Amherst Rd

BelchertownMA01007
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98-100 Snow St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98-100 Snow St

98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 423 N East St

$1,975

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$1,975

Total Monthly Price
$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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423 N East St

AmherstMA01002
property at 133 Green St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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133 Green St

AtholMA01331
property at 82 Comins Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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82 Comins Rd

HadleyMA01035

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property at 421 N East St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 N East St

AmherstMA01002
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

Petersham, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Petersham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Petersham, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,348. Cliffside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petersham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,348
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$1,410
The ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Eleven East PleasantTwo Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1,600
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
Stratton Hill Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Meadowview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,800
Meadowbrook Village2-TDL2BR,1BA$1,850
Jefferson Mills1 bed / 1 bath C03s1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA and Nearby

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersham area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Riverside Commons in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Petersham apartment is the 2 Bed Model at The Falls at 124 Water starting at $2,450 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petersham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverside Commons3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.84
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.07
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Meadowbrook Village2-TDL2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.67
North 116 FlatsB4 Shared2BR,2BA$0.88
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate HousingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$2.23
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Petersham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Petersham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Petersham is at The Residences listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Petersham Apartment is $1,348 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Petersham is starting from $1,510 at Moran Square.

What is the most affordable Petersham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Petersham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook Village and starts from $2,225.

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