1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA (46 Rentals)

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Shaker Meadows
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Shaker Meadows

32 Harvard RdShirley, MA 01464
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Paddock Estates
$2,349 - $2,365
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$2,349 - $4,300

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$2,349 - $4,300
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Paddock Estates

1 Paddock LnBoxborough, MA 01719
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Dover Heights
$2,100 - $2,225
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$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100 - $2,400
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Dover Heights

117 Central StActon, MA 01720
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Bell Westford
$2,401 - $2,815
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$2,185 - $5,909

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$2,185 - $5,909
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Bell Westford

1 Tech Valley DrWestford, MA 01886
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Highlands at Hudson
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$2,273
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$2,273 - $3,155

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$2,273 - $3,155
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Highlands at Hudson

307 Central StHudson, MA 01749
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property at 25 Main St

$1,650 - $1,800

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$1,650

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$1,650

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25 Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 33 West Main Street

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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33 West Main Street

GrotonMA01450

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property at 5 Turnpike

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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5 Turnpike

TownsendMA01469
property at 740 Central St

$1,375 - $1,795

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$1,575

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$1,575

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 11 Blossom St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

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11 Blossom St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 43 Liberty Square Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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43 Liberty Square Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 53 Swanson Ct

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 1

53 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
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18 Williams St
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18 Williams St

18 Williams StAyer, MA 01432
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41 E Main St
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41 E Main St

41 E Main StAyer, MA 01432
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21 E Main St
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21 E Main St

21 E Main StAyer, MA 01432
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9 Washington St
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9 Washington St

9 Washington StAyer, MA 01432
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Northgate Meadows
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Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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52-54 Johnson St
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52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
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Pepperell Pines
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Pepperell Pines

13 Shawnee RdPepperell, MA 01463
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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 879 square feet priced from $2,665. James Corner has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 869 square feet and currently listed start at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Shirley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bell WestfordEvans 2879 Sq Ft$2,665
James CornerThe Birch869 Sq Ft$1,900
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Clover832 Sq Ft$2,417
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A764 Sq Ft$1,777
Highlands at HudsonA2760 Sq Ft$2,273
Jack's Mill on MainThe Cozy Heaven703 Sq Ft$1,875
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom680 Sq Ft$1,792
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Market670 Sq Ft$1,450

Cheapest Available Shirley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shirley, MA is the 1 Bedroom Market Model starting from $1,450 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. The second most affordable Shirley 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style Model at Meadowbrook Village starting at $1,500 in the West Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Shirley is currently $2,254. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Shirley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Market$1,450
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style$1,500
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A$1,777
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom$1,792
Jack's Mill on MainThe Cozy Heaven$1,875
James CornerThe Maple$1,875
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom Premier$1,950
843 Main StLuxury 1 Bedroom$2,000
Dover HeightsThe Concord$2,100
Highlands at HudsonA2$2,273

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Shirley Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Shirley with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Shirley is at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community listed at $1,450.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Shirley is $2,254.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shirley is a 879 square feet unit starting from $2,665 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 589 sq ft.

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