Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA from $1,100 (37 Rentals)

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property at 71 Chapel St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

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71 Chapel St

ShirleyMA01464
property at 12 Ayer Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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12 Ayer Rd

ShirleyMA01464
property at 20 Ayer Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Ayer Rd

ShirleyMA01464

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property at 4 Pearl St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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4 Pearl St

AyerMA01432
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Pepperell Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Meadows

18 River RdPepperell, MA 01463
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21 Waverly St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Waverly St

21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 5 Turnpike

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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5 Turnpike

TownsendMA01469
property at 74 Leonard Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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74 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
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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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property at 318 Codman Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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318 Codman Hill Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 24 Spencer Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
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Pepperell Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Pines

13 Shawnee RdPepperell, MA 01463
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98-100 Snow St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98-100 Snow St

98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420

Shirley, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Moran Square in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,180. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,262. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,180
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Liberty Place Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,850
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,950
Jack's Mill on MainThe Cozy Heaven1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $2.03 price per square foot The Bayberry - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $3,224. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the 37 Hollis 3Bdrm Model at 37 Hollis St starting at $2,500 with a $1.65 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$2.03
37 Hollis St37 Hollis 3Bdrm3BR,1.5BA$1.65
Town and Country ApartmentsThree Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.80
Rolling Meadows2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Arrive LunenburgChesapeake2BR,2BA$2.43
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Liberty Place Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$2.42
20 Ayer Rd20 Ayer Rd2BR,1BA$2.40

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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 Bell Westford listed at $2,160.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment is $1,180 at Moran Square.

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 $1,390 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 Moran Square and starts from $2,209.

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