1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA (38 Rentals)

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Shaker Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Meadows

32 Harvard RdShirley, MA 01464
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Bell Westford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Westford

1 Tech Valley DrWestford, MA 01886
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18 Williams St
1 Bedroom Apartments

18 Williams St

18 Williams StAyer, MA 01432
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41 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41 E Main St

41 E Main StAyer, MA 01432
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9 Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

9 Washington St

9 Washington StAyer, MA 01432
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Shirley, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Shirley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shirley, MA is found at Bell Westford in the Robbins Mill neighborhood and is 914 square feet priced from $3,365. Abbot Mill in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 803 square feet and currently listed start at $2,588. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Shirley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bell WestfordErie 2914 Sq Ft$3,365
Abbot Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A803 Sq Ft$2,588
Highlands at HudsonA2760 Sq Ft$2,422
Jack's Mill on MainThe Lofts703 Sq Ft$1,900
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom Classic645 Sq Ft$1,650
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style600 Sq Ft$1,725
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom591 Sq Ft$1,624

Cheapest Available Shirley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shirley, MA is the 1 Bedroom 60% Model starting from $1,610 at Elizabeth Brook Apartments in the Arbor Glen neighborhood. The second most affordable Shirley 1 Bedroom is the Workforce One Bedroom Model at The Fitchburg Arts Community starting at $1,624 in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Shirley is currently $2,063. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Shirley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%$1,610
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom$1,624
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom Classic$1,650
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style$1,725
Littleton Lyne Apartments1BR/1BA$1,750
Jack's Mill on MainThe Lofts$1,900
Highlands at HudsonA2$2,422
Abbot Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A$2,588
Bell WestfordEdgewater 1$3,091

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Getting Around Shirley, MA

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31 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Shirley Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Shirley Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Shirley is $2,063.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Shirley Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shirley is a 914 square feet unit starting from $3,365 at Bell Westford.

What is the average size for Shirley 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Shirley is currently 716 sq ft.

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