Cheap Apartments for Rent near Petersham, MA from $700 (53 Rentals)

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Cliffside Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,364 - $2,785
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$1,329 - $2,750
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$35

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$1,364 - $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 Now

Kendrick Place

57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Eleven East Pleasant
$1,600 - $3,300
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$1,600 - $3,300

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$1,600 - $3,300
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Eleven East Pleasant

11 E Pleasant StAmherst, 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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Town and Country Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,911 - $4,108
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$1,911 - $4,108

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$1,911 - $4,108
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Town and Country Apartments

37 Chalmers StLeominster, MA 01453
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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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Hawkins Meadow
Rent Specials
$2,050 - $2,450
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$2,050 - $2,450

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$2,050 - $2,450
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hawkins Meadow

370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Jefferson Mills
Rent Specials
$2,050 - $3,350
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$2,050 - $3,350

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$2,050 - $3,350
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Mills

1665 Main StJefferson, MA 01522
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Sugarloaf Estates
Rent Specials
$2,100 - $2,805
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$2,100 - $2,805

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$2,100 - $2,805
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Sugarloaf Estates

28 River RdSunderland, MA 01375
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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

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 3 Southpoint Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3 Southpoint Dr

AmherstMA01002
property at 176 Maple Ave

$1,700 - $1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

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176 Maple Ave

RutlandMA01543
property at 210 Mt Elam Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

210 Mt Elam Rd

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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98-100 Snow St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98-100 Snow St

98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 104 Prouty Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

104 Prouty Ln

East BrookfieldMA01515
property at 2273 Main St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2273 Main St

WarrenMA01092
property at 423 N East St

$1,975

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Base Rent
$1,975

Total Monthly Price
$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

423 N East St

AmherstMA01002

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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 Cliffside Apartments in the Franklin County neighborhood priced from $1,364. Kendrick Place in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petersham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cliffside Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Junior Unit1BR,1BA$1,364
Kendrick Place4 bed / 2 bath - Private Bedroom4BR,2BA$1,450
The ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,465
Ridgewood Apartments Gardner1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,575
Eleven East PleasantTwo Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1,600
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,625
Lantern Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Tatnuck Square Apartments WorcesterA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,700
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA and Nearby

As of July 27, 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 2 Bed Model at The Falls at 124 Water starting at $2,470 with a $2.08 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 Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.99
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.08
North 116 FlatsB2 Shared2BR,2BA$0.85
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.23
Meadowview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
The Social AmherstBoston Deluxe Renovated2BR,1BA$1.33
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 $1,465.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Petersham Apartment is $1,364 at Cliffside Apartments.

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 $1,600 at Eleven East Pleasant.

What is the most affordable Petersham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Petersham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Moran Square and starts from $1,976.

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