71 Chapel St
ShirleyMA01464
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75 Chapel St
ShirleyMA01464
35 Hazen Rd
ShirleyMA01464
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$1,125 - $1,760
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityHeritage Gardens
58 Heritage LnLeominster, MA 01453
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$1,150 - $1,750
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityPresidential Park Apartments
183 Willard StLeominster, MA 01453
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$1,150 - $1,750
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLeominster Gardens
560 N Main StLeominster, MA 01453
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$1,300 - $2,290
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiverside Commons
245 River StFitchburg, MA 01420
14 Forest St
AyerMA01432
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$1,348 - $1,800
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAnwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community
1 Oak Hill RdFitchburg, MA 01420
35 Groton School Rd
AyerMA01432
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49 Main St
AyerMA01432
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$1,494
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Fitchburg Arts Community
62 Academy StFitchburg, MA 01420
40 Fitchburg Rd, Unit 324
40 Fitchburg Rd
TownsendMA01469
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$1,510 - $2,071
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMoran Square
10 Main StFitchburg, MA 01420
11 Elm St
AyerMA01432
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$1,590 - $1,875
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLiberty Place Apartments
500 Atlantic AveLeominster, MA 01453
20 Spaulding St
TownsendMA01469
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$1,700 - $2,600
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJack's Mill on Main
500 Main StClinton, MA 01510
40 Fitchburg Rd, Unit 302
40 Fitchburg Rd
TownsendMA01469
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$1,725 - $2,625
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMeadowbrook Village
115 Crestview LnFitchburg, MA 01420
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$1,750 - $1,950
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1Pinewood Estates
4-20 Herget DrPepperell, MA 01463
46 E Main St
AyerMA01432
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$1,795 - $1,895
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$1,795 - $1,895
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$1,795 - $1,895
Pepperell Pines
13 Shawnee RdPepperell, MA 01463
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$1,850 - $2,960
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Falls at 124 Water
124 Water StLeominster, MA 01453
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$1,850 - $2,025
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJames Corner
63 Union StreetClinton, MA 01510
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$1,860 - $3,520
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLofts at Lancaster Mills
1-55 Green StClinton, MA 01510
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$1,895 - $2,975
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOld Towne Village
10 Old Towne RdAyer, MA 01432
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$1,995 - $2,195
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 13Towne Lyne Village
290 Berlin StClinton, MA 01510
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$2,028 - $4,146
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTown and Country Apartments
37 Chalmers StLeominster, MA 01453
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$2,050
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLittleton Lyne Apartments
123 Littleton RdAyer, MA 01432
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$2,125 - $2,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 29Total Monthly Price
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$2,125 - $2,250
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Dover Heights
117 Central StActon, MA 01720
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$2,200
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now10 Valliria
41 Valliria DrGroton, MA 01450
48 Pleasant St
AyerMA01432
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$2,300
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,300
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$2,300
88 W Main St, Unit 1
88 W Main StAyer, MA 01432
35AB Groton School Rd
AyerMA01432
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$2,300 - $2,550
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDevenscrest Village
35 Littleton RdAyer, MA 01432
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$2,316 - $3,931
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAbbot Mill
1 Pleasant StWestford, MA 01886
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$2,325 - $6,471
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$2,325 - $6,471
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$2,325 - $6,471
Bell Westford
1 Tech Valley DrWestford, MA 01886
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$2,349 - $2,610
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$2,349 - $2,610
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$2,349 - $2,610
Yarn Works
1428 Main StFitchburg, MA 01420
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Pepperell Meadows
18 River RdPepperell, MA 01463
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1 Bedroom Apartments
21 Waverly St
21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
740 Central St
LeominsterMA01453
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Elizabeth Brook Apartments
22 Johnston WayStow, MA 01775
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52-54 Johnson St
52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
310 Codman Hill Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
73 Kingsbury St
FitchburgMA01420
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Northgate Meadows
3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
23 Spencer Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
210 Mt Elam Rd
FitchburgMA01420
24 Spencer Rd
BoxboroughMA01719
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Shirley, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shirley?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Studio Apartments | $1,598 | $1,125 | $2,435 |
| Shirley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $1,300 | $2,920 |
| Shirley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $1,494 | $4,329 |
| Shirley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,800 | $4,075 |
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Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,348. Moran Square in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,510. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Moran Square | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| Jack's Mill on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Pepperell Pines | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| James Corner | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1,880 |
| Old Towne Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,940 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,028 |
| Lofts at Lancaster Mills | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Lofts at Lancaster Mills in the starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the The Chestnut - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills starting at $3,144 with a $1.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lofts at Lancaster Mills | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Birchwood Hills | The Chestnut - 2BR with Loft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
| Riverside Commons | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
| Arrive Lunenburg | Chelsea | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| The Falls at 124 Water | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Yarn Works | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Moran Square | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Pepperell Pines | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shirley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shirley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shirley is at Jack's Mill on Main listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment is $1,348 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.
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 $1,510 at Moran Square.
What is the most affordable Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook Village and starts from $2,225.
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