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

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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

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property at 25 Main St

$1,795 - $1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

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25 Main St

AyerMA01432
property at 46 E Main St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 E Main St

AyerMA01432
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Pepperell Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Meadows

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

21 Waverly St

21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 226 Swanson Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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226 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,825

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453

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52-54 Johnson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
property at 327 Main St

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

327 Main St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 11 Leonard Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Leonard Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
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Northgate Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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Pepperell Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Pines

13 Shawnee RdPepperell, MA 01463
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property at 24 Spencer Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 41 Fairmount Pl

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

41 Fairmount Pl

LeominsterMA01453
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98-100 Snow St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98-100 Snow St

98-100 Snow StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 53 Swanson Ct

$1,900 - $2,000

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$1,900

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53 Swanson Ct

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 152 Green St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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152 Green St

ClintonMA01510

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 Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,262. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Liberty Place Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Jack's Mill on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,850
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,940
Towne Lyne Village2x1 10002BR,1BA$1,995
The Falls at 124 Water1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,995
843 Main StLuxury 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of April 24, 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 Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Town and Country Apartments starting at $2,254 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the West Side 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
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.83
Arrive LunenburgChesapeake2BR,2BA$2.37
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.56
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Towne Lyne Village2x1 10002BR,1BA$2.10
Liberty Place Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Littlebrook Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$2.42

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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 $1,262 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 $1,450 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 Meadowbrook Village and starts from $2,225.

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