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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 1 Bed unit found at The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,261. 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
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,261
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $1.83 price per square foot The Bayberry - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den Model at Yarn Works starting at $2,557 with a $1.94 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.
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.94
Pinewood Estates2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Jack's Mill on MainThe Bigelows2BR,1BA$2.64
Pepperell Pines2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.31
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$2.33
Towne Lyne Village1x1 7501BR,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley

What type of rentals are currently available in Shirley?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $5,199. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shirley ranging from $1,350 to $4,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shirley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shirley ranges from $1,350 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,243.

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