Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA from $1,000 (19 Rentals)

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52-54 Johnson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
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Northgate Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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Shirley, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,486. The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,494. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1,494
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,610
Towne Lyne Village1x1 7501BR,1BA$1,695
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $1.70 price per square foot The Bayberry - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Rolling Meadows starting at $2,700 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Rolling Meadows2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Pinewood Estates2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1.73
Pepperell Pines2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.31
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$2.33
Towne Lyne Village1x1 7501BR,1BA$2.26

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31 / 100

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28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shirley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment is $1,610 at Elizabeth Brook Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shirley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shirley is starting from $1,486 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.

What is the most affordable Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Littleton Lyne Apartments and starts from $2,750.

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