Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pittsfield, MA from $700 (25 Rentals)

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property at 456 Fenn St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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456 Fenn St

PittsfieldMA01201
property at 2-4 Franco Terrace

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2-4 Franco Terrace

PittsfieldMA01201
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181 W Housatonic St, Unit A
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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181 W Housatonic St, Unit A

181 W Housatonic StPittsfield, MA 01201
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682 Tyler St, Unit 682A
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

682 Tyler St, Unit 682A

682 Tyler StPittsfield, MA 01201
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44 Robbins Ave, Unit 46-2
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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44 Robbins Ave, Unit 46-2

44 Robbins AvePittsfield, MA 01201
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property at 124-126 Appleton Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124-126 Appleton Ave

PittsfieldMA01201
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New Amsterdam
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Amsterdam

140 Bradford StPittsfield, MA 01201
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38 Allengate Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Allengate Ave

38 Allengate AvePittsfield, MA 01201

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14 Highland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

14 Highland Ave

14 Highland AvePittsfield, MA 01201
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7 North St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7 North St

7 North StPittsfield, MA 01201
property at 516 4th St

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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516 4th St

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property at 96 Grand St

$1,200 - $1,300

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96 Grand St

AlbanyNY12202
property at 11 Mohawk Ave

$1,250 - $1,450

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11 Mohawk Ave

RensselaerNY12144
property at 520 Church St

$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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520 Church St

North AdamsMA01247

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property at 306 3rd St

$1,700

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306 3rd St

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pittsfield, MA and Nearby

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pittsfield area is the $1.78 price per square foot 44 Robbins Ave Model at 44 Robbins Ave, Unit 46-2 in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Pittsfield apartment is the 181 W Housatonic St Model at 181 W Housatonic St, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $2.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Pittsfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
44 Robbins Ave, Unit 46-244 Robbins Ave3BR,1BA$1.78
181 W Housatonic St, Unit A181 W Housatonic St2BR,1BA$2.00
47 John St, Unit 47 John St #247 John St4BR,1BA$2.64
43 John St, Unit 243 John St1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pittsfield Overview

While traveling to the Berkshires, all must pass through Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with many falling instantly in love with this region, and for good reason. With its bustling downtown area and attractive greenspaces all around, it is no wonder over 44,000 people proudly call this region home. Publications all around rank this city high as a great place to start a business, enjoy life after retirement, and everything in between. It even secured the number one spot on the Arts Vibrancy Index in 2017 for its phenomenal arts and culture scene.

Why live in Pittsfield, MA?

Pittsfield apartments offer an exquisite living experience for people of all ages. Business owners, retirees, and everyone in between frequently moves here for the quiet atmosphere, rich culture, and suburban feel. With median rental rates lower than the national average, it is a great place to save money on housing costs without compromising on quality living. The extra funds can go to visiting the many art-centric venues, including the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts and Colonial Theater.

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