Cheap Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA from $700 (24 Rentals)

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135 Sterling St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

135 Sterling St

135 Sterling StWest Boylston, MA 01583
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property at 260 Spring Cir

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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260 Spring Cir

WinchendonMA01475
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353 Crescent St
Studio Apartments

353 Crescent St

353 Crescent StAthol, MA 01331
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property at 46 Madden Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Madden Rd

West BrookfieldMA01585
property at 697 Main St

$1,350 - $3,450

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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697 Main St

AmherstMA01002
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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
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Studio Apartments

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401 Russell StHadley, MA 01035
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255 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

255 Main St

255 Main StGardner, MA 01440
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property at 14-16-16 Bridge Ct

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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14-16-16 Bridge Ct

New BraintreeMA01531
property at 176 Maple Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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176 Maple Ave

RutlandMA01543

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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 Moran Square in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,180. University Crossing in the Amherst Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petersham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,180
University Crossing2 bed 1 Bath Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,240
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Cliffside Apartments1x1 Jr.1BR,1BA$1,410
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,489

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA and Nearby

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Petersham area is the $1.80 price per square foot Three Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath Model at Town and Country Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Petersham apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at University Crossing starting at $2,099 with a $1.76 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 ApartmentsThree Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.80
University Crossing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.76
Brandywine ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
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
Meadowview Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1.5BA$2.17
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
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 One East Pleasant listed at $1,864.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Petersham Apartment is $1,180 at Moran Square.

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 $1,240 at University Crossing.

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 $1,489.

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