1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA (49 Rentals)

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42 Parker Rd
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

42 Parker Rd

42 Parker RdShirley, MA 01464
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property at 71 Chapel St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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71 Chapel St

ShirleyMA01464
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Shaker Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shaker Meadows

32 Harvard RdShirley, MA 01464
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Alta Nashoba Valley
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$2,550 - $3,015
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$2,510 - $4,095

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$2,510 - $4,095
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

Alta Nashoba Valley

580 Main StBolton, MA 01740
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Dover Heights
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$2,100 - $2,225
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$2,100 - $2,400

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$2,100 - $2,400
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 6, 2026

Dover Heights

117 Central StActon, MA 01720
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Bell Westford
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$2,416 - $2,790
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$2,170 - $5,492

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$2,170 - $5,492
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Bell Westford

1 Tech Valley DrWestford, MA 01886
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Highlands at Hudson
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$2,290 - $2,340
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$2,290 - $3,297

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$2,290 - $3,297
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Highlands at Hudson

307 Central StHudson, MA 01749
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Yarn Works
$2,195
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Yarn Works

1428 Main StFitchburg, MA 01420
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property at 14 Groton St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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14 Groton St

AyerMA01432
property at 33 West Main Street

$2,100 - $2,650

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$2,100

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$2,100

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33 West Main Street

GrotonMA01450
property at 740 Central St

$1,375 - $1,825

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$1,575

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$1,575

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 196 Swanson Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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196 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 11 Blossom St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Blossom St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 73 Kingsbury St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 48 Boston Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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48 Boston Rd

GrotonMA01450
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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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21 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 E Main St

21 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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Northgate Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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52-54 Johnson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
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Pepperell Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

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 Abbot Mill in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood and is 959 square feet priced from $2,602. Town and Country Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 896 square feet and currently listed start at $1,856. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Shirley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Abbot Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Penthouse Y2959 Sq Ft$2,602
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom896 Sq Ft$1,856
Bell WestfordEvans 2879 Sq Ft$2,770
James CornerThe Birch869 Sq Ft$1,900
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Clover832 Sq Ft$2,444
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A764 Sq Ft$1,777
843 Main StLuxury 1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$2,000
Jack's Mill on MainThe Cozy Heaven703 Sq Ft$1,875
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Market670 Sq Ft$1,450

Cheapest Available Shirley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 20, 2025 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 $2,255. 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$1,856
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
Highlands at HudsonA1$2,290
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Basil$2,419

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31 / 100

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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 $2,255.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shirley is a 959 square feet unit starting from $2,602 at Abbot Mill.

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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