Cheap Apartments for Rent near Shirley, MA from $1,125 (50 Rentals)

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Heritage Gardens
$1,125 - $1,760

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Base Rent$1,125 - $1,760

Total Monthly Price$1,125 - $1,760
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Heritage Gardens

58 Heritage LnLeominster, MA 01453
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Leominster Gardens
$1,150 - $1,750

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,750
12 Month Lease Term
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Leominster Gardens

560 N Main StLeominster, MA 01453
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Riverside Commons
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$1,300 - $2,870

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Base Rent$1,300 - $2,870

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $2,870
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverside Commons

245 River StFitchburg, MA 01420
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property at 14 Forest St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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14 Forest St

AyerMA01432
property at 40 E Main St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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40 E Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 37 Central Ave
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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37 Central Ave

AyerMA01432
property at 10 Pond St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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10 Pond St

AyerMA01432

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property at 42 W Main St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom Rentals
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42 W Main St

AyerMA01432
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The Fitchburg Arts Community
$1,519 - $1,569

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,444 - $1,494
Required Monthly Fees$75

Total Monthly Price$1,519 - $1,569
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Fitchburg Arts Community

62 Academy StFitchburg, MA 01420
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property at 11 Elm St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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11 Elm St

AyerMA01432
property at 3 Grove St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3 Grove St

AyerMA01432
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Liberty Place Apartments
$1,590 - $1,875

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Base Rent$1,590 - $1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,590 - $1,875
12 Month Lease Term
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Liberty Place Apartments

500 Atlantic AveLeominster, MA 01453
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Moran Square
$1,600 - $2,297

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,297

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,297
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Moran Square

10 Main StFitchburg, MA 01420
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Jack's Mill on Main
$1,600 - $2,600

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jack's Mill on Main

500 Main StClinton, MA 01510
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property at 100.5 Washington St
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 104.5 Washington St
$1,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom Rentals
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Meadowbrook Village
$1,775 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,775 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,775 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meadowbrook Village

115 Crestview LnFitchburg, MA 01420
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Northgate Meadows
$1,800 - $2,850

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Base Rent$1,800 - $2,850

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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The Falls at 124 Water
$1,850 - $3,060

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Base Rent$1,850 - $3,060

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $3,060
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Falls at 124 Water

124 Water StLeominster, MA 01453
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James Corner
$1,850 - $2,025

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,025

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,025
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

James Corner

63 Union StreetClinton, MA 01510
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property at 42-44 Cambridge St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 25 Main St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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25 Main St

AyerMA01432
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Lofts at Lancaster Mills
$1,860 - $3,520

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,860 - $3,520

Total Monthly Price$1,860 - $3,520
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at Lancaster Mills

1-55 Green StClinton, MA 01510
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Old Towne Village
$1,945 - $2,975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,945 - $2,975

Total Monthly Price$1,945 - $2,975
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Old Towne Village

10 Old Towne RdAyer, MA 01432
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Towne Lyne Village
$1,950 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,195

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,195
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 12

Towne Lyne Village

290 Berlin StClinton, MA 01510
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property at 113 W Main St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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113 W Main St

AyerMA01432
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10 Valliria
$2,000 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10 Valliria

41 Valliria DrGroton, MA 01450
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property at 23 Grove St
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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23 Grove St

AyerMA01432
property at 14 Lawton St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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14 Lawton 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

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property at 24 Mt Globe St
$1,515

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Base Rent$1,515

Total Monthly Price$1,515
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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24 Mt Globe St

FitchburgMA01420
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52-54 Johnson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
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Pepperell Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Pines

13 Shawnee RdPepperell, MA 01463
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property at 210 Mt Elam Rd
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420
property at 10 Tucker St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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10 Tucker St

PepperellMA01463
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98-100 Snow St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98-100 Snow St

98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 7 Pearl St
$1,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

7 Pearl St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 89 Willard St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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89 Willard St

AyerMA01432
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843 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

843 Main St

843 Main StClinton, MA 01510

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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 Moran Square in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,600. Jack's Mill on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Moran Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,600
Jack's Mill on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,625
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,850
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,859
Littleton Lyne Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,950
Lofts at Lancaster Mills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,045
Pinewood Estates2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,050
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$2,058
The Falls at 124 Water1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Lancaster Mills in the starting from $2,335. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the 2 bedroom Market Model at Riverside Commons starting at $1,625 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the West Fitchburg 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.
Lofts at Lancaster Mills2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.99
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.82
Rolling Meadows2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.98
37 Hollis St37 Hollis 2Bdrm2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.78
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.34
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15

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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 $1,600.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment is $1,850 at James Corner.

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 $1,600 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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