Cheap Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA from $300 (39 Rentals)

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Jefferson Mills
Rent Specials
$355 - $3,450
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$355 - $3,450

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$355 - $3,450
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Jefferson Mills

1665 Main StJefferson, MA 01522
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Cliffside Apartments
$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
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$1,600 - $3,350
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$1,600 - $3,350

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$1,600 - $3,350
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eleven East Pleasant

11 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Hawkins Meadow
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$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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One East Pleasant
$1,850 - $3,475
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$1,850 - $3,475

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$1,850 - $3,475
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One East Pleasant

1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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26 Spring
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$1,875 - $2,190
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$1,875 - $2,190

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$1,875 - $2,190
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26 Spring

26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
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353 Crescent St
Studio Apartments

353 Crescent St

353 Crescent StAthol, MA 01331
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21 Waverly St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Waverly St

21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 91 W Main St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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91 W Main St

West BrookfieldMA01585
property at 8 Mechanic St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8 Mechanic St

WareMA01082
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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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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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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 34 Salem Pl

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Salem Pl

AmherstMA01002
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98-100 Snow St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98-100 Snow St

98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420

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 $1,262. 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$1,262
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$1,410
The ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,475
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Eleven East PleasantTwo Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1,600
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
15 Bridge St2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,700
Stratton Hill Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA and Nearby

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersham area is the $1.83 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Town and Country Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,254. The second greatest value Petersham apartment is the Renovated 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Meadowview Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Amherst Center 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.
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.83
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.28
Halstead HoldenB2A2BR,2BA$2.34
Meadowbrook Village2-TDL2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.17
15 Bridge St2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.89
Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate HousingTwo Bedroom B2BR,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 $1,262 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 $1,450 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.

What is the most affordable Petersham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Petersham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North 116 Flats and starts from $1,475.

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