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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Northgate Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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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 1,345 square feet priced from $2,898. 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 $1,859. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Shirley:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Abbot Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Loft U31,345 Sq Ft$2,898
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom896 Sq Ft$1,859
Village Green at LittletonOne Bedroom Basil806 Sq Ft$2,413
Bell WestfordEvergreen 2789 Sq Ft$2,380
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A764 Sq Ft$1,777
Highlands at HudsonA2760 Sq Ft$2,314
Jack's Mill on MainThe Cozy Heaven703 Sq Ft$2,025
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Market670 Sq Ft$1,500
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style600 Sq Ft$1,725
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom591 Sq Ft$1,261

Cheapest Available Shirley and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Shirley, MA is the Workforce One Bedroom Model starting from $1,261 at The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. The second most affordable Shirley 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Market Model at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community starting at $1,500 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Shirley is currently $2,217. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Shirley:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom$1,261
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Market$1,500
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%$1,610
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style$1,725
Littleton Lyne Apartments1BR/1BA$1,750
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom$1,811
Jack's Mill on MainThe Cozy Heaven$2,025
Bell WestfordEdgewater 1$2,266
Abbot Mill1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A$2,300
Highlands at HudsonA2$2,336

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Getting Around Shirley, MA

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31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

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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 $2,217.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Shirley is a 1,345 square feet unit starting from $2,898 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 500 sq ft.

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