
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Petersham, MA from $750 (41 Rentals)
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Leominster Gardens

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Residences At The Park

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Riverside Commons

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Baldwinville School Apartments

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Cliffside Apartments

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The Residences

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The Fitchburg Arts Community
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Stratton Hill Park Apartments

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University Crossing

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Ridgewood Apartments Gardner

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Moran Square

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Eleven East Pleasant

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Meadowview Apartments

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Brandywine Apartments

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Town and Country Apartments
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Lantern Court Apartments

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Meadowbrook Village

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Meadowbrook Village

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Northgate Meadows

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The Falls at 124 Water

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The Boulders

57 Central St

353 Crescent St
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Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

107 E Pleasant St

Westminster Senior Residences 62+

21 Waverly St

255 Main St

39 Dinan Dr

24 Regan St

15 Bridge St
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115 Northampton Rd

3 Southpoint Dr

4 Southpoint Dr

22 Southpoint Dr

176 Maple Ave

210 Mt Elam Rd

57-59 Nichols St

292 Morgan Rd
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98-100 Snow St
Petersham, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Petersham?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersham Studio Apartments | $1,576 | $1,125 | $2,395 |
| Petersham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,300 | $2,660 |
| Petersham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $949 | $3,195 |
| Petersham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $1,343 | $3,900 |
| Petersham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,510 | $1,665 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Available Petersham Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Petersham, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing in the Amherst Center neighborhood priced from $912. Residences At The Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petersham apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing | MGM buidling | 3BR,1BA | $912 |
| Residences At The Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,343 |
| Cliffside Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Junior Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
| Ridgewood Apartments Gardner | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Moran Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,600 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium - By the Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,674 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA and Nearby
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersham 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 Petersham apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Stratton Hill Park Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Greendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Petersham apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Stratton Hill Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Northgate Meadows | 2 Bed B | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Yarn Works | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Social Amherst | Columbia Deluxe Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Brandywine Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Moran Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Residences At The Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,485.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Petersham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Petersham Apartment is $1,200 at Residences At The Park.
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 $1,532 at Residences At The Park.
What is the most affordable Petersham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Petersham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing and starts from $912.
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