1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA (51 Rentals)

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Shaker Meadows
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Shaker Meadows

32 Harvard RdShirley, MA 01464
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Paddock Estates
$2,299 - $2,365
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$2,352 - $4,476

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$2,352 - $4,476
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Paddock Estates

1 Paddock LnBoxborough, MA 01719
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Highlands at Hudson
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$2,318 - $2,383
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$2,263 - $3,266
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$15

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$2,278 - $3,281
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Highlands at Hudson

307 Central StHudson, MA 01749
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Yarn Works
$1,995 - $2,395
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$1,995 - $2,525

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$1,995 - $2,525
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Yarn Works

1428 Main StFitchburg, MA 01420
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James Corner
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$2,520 - $2,745
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$1,925 - $2,700
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$595

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$2,520 - $3,295
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James Corner

63 Union StreetClinton, MA 01510
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55 W Main St, Unit C
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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55 W Main St, Unit C

55 W Main StGroton, MA 01450
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33 West Main Street

GrotonMA01450
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property at 226 Swanson Rd

226 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 52 Swanson Ct

52 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 196 Swanson Rd

196 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 300 Swanson Rd

300 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 11 Blossom St

11 Blossom St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 187 Great Rd

187 Great Rd

ActonMA01720
property at 773 Massachusetts Ave

773 Massachusetts Ave

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 239 Ayer Rd

239 Ayer Rd

LittletonMA01460
property at 73 Kingsbury St

73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420

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Northgate Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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Bell Westford
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Bell Westford

1 Tech Valley DrWestford, MA 01886
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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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52-54 Johnson St
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52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453

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 Yarn Works in the West Fitchburg neighborhood and is 1,223 square feet priced from $1,995. Abbot Mill in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,115 square feet and currently listed start at $2,452. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Shirley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1,223 Sq Ft$1,995
Abbot Mill1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Den C11,115 Sq Ft$2,452
Highlands at HudsonA4871 Sq Ft$2,383
James CornerThe Birch869 Sq Ft$2,545
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Basil806 Sq Ft$2,432
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom800 Sq Ft$1,684
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A764 Sq Ft$1,777
Jack's Mill on MainThe Cozy Heaven703 Sq Ft$1,950

Cheapest Available Shirley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 01, 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 One Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Town and Country Apartments starting at $1,684 in the West Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Shirley is currently $1,911. 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
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom$1,684
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style$1,725
Littleton Lyne Apartments1BR/1BA$1,750
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A$1,777
Jack's Mill on MainThe Cozy Heaven$1,950
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom Premier$1,950
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom$1,995
843 Main StLuxury 1 Bedroom$2,000

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31 / 100

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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 $1,911.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shirley is a 1,223 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at Yarn Works.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Shirley is currently 550 sq ft.

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