Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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52-54 Johnson St
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52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
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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 Riverside Commons in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,400. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,486. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Commons2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,400
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,610
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,624
Jack's Mill on MainCozy StudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $1.89 price per square foot The Bayberry Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the North Leominster neighborhood starting from $2,995. 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 Bayberry2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Rolling Meadows2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Northgate Meadows2 Bed C2BR,2BA$1.97
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.50
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Towne Lyne Village2x1 10002BR,1BA$2.21
Jack's Mill on MainThe Lofts1BR,1BA$2.27
12 Pleasant St, Unit 912 Pleasant St1BR,1BA$2.43

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Getting Around Shirley, MA

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,400 at Riverside Commons.

What is the most affordable Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverside Commons and starts from $1,550.

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