Cheap Homes for Rent near Petersham, MA from $1,600 (15 Rentals)

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property at 39 Dinan Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Dinan Dr

GardnerMA01440
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 Sep 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 63 A Main St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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63 A Main St

AmherstMA01002
property at 176 Maple Ave

$1,700 - $1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom Rentals

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176 Maple Ave

RutlandMA01543

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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 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 1 US-1

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1 US-1

WareMA01082
property at 423 N East St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

423 N East St

AmherstMA01002

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property at 90 N Prospect St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

90 N Prospect St

AmherstMA01002
property at 55 Pike St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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55 Pike 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
property at 9 Martel St

$2,150 - $2,300

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$2,150

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$2,150

3 Bedroom Rentals

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9 Martel St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 819 Westminster Hill Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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819 Westminster Hill Rd

FitchburgMA01420

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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 3 Beds unit found at 69 S Pleasant St in the Amherst Center neighborhood priced from $912. Cliffside Apartments in the Franklin County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Petersham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
69 S Pleasant StMGM buidling3BR,1BA$912
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA and Nearby

As of August 02, 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 Three Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath Model at Town and Country Apartments starting at $2,772 with a $1.93 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
Town and Country ApartmentsThree Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.93
Stratton Hill Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.11
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.08
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.34
Rolling Green Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.28
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.23
Meadowview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
The BouldersRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petersham

What type of rentals are currently available in Petersham?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Petersham, MA with pricing that ranges from $843 to $4,750. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Petersham ranging from $1,650 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Petersham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Petersham ranges from $1,650 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,604.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Petersham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Petersham range from $1,373 to $3,985, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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