Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA from $1,100 (45 Rentals)

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property at 14 Forest St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Forest St

AyerMA01432
property at 49 Main St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Main St

AyerMA01432

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property at 11 Elm St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Elm St

AyerMA01432
property at 20 Spaulding St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Spaulding St

TownsendMA01469
property at 3 Grove St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Grove St

AyerMA01432

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property at 100.5 Washington St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 43 Grove St

$1,850 - $1,950

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$1,850

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$1,850

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43 Grove St

AyerMA01432
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Town and Country Apartments
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$1,911 - $4,108
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$1,911 - $4,108

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Town and Country Apartments

37 Chalmers StLeominster, MA 01453
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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 310 Codman Hill Rd

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Codman Hill Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
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52-54 Johnson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
property at 73 Kingsbury St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

73 Kingsbury St

FitchburgMA01420
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Pepperell Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Pines

13 Shawnee RdPepperell, MA 01463
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Northgate Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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property at 210 Mt Elam Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420
property at 17 Atherton St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 Atherton St

AyerMA01432
property at 210 6th St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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210 6th St

LeominsterMA01453
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98-100 Snow St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98-100 Snow St

98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 90 Pacific St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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90 Pacific St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 47 Berlin St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

47 Berlin St

ClintonMA01510
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843 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

843 Main St

843 Main StClinton, MA 01510
property at 157-159 3rd St

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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157-159 3rd St

LeominsterMA01453

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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. 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
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,348
Jack's Mill on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,625
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,696
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1,800
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,850
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,851
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,990
Lofts at Lancaster Mills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,045
Abbot MillA101BR,1BA$2,283

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of July 27, 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 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 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.99
Town and Country ApartmentsThree Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.93
Arrive LunenburgChelsea2BR,2BA$2.36
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.08
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.67
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse2BR,1BA$2.27
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$2.42
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$2.36

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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 $1,348 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 $1,594 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 Moran Square and starts from $1,976.

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