Cheap Homes for Rent in Shirley, MA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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property at 124 3rd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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124 3rd St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 327 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

327 Main St

FitchburgMA01420

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property at 35 Berlin St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

35 Berlin St

ClintonMA01510
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

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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420
property at 137 Merriam Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

137 Merriam Ave

LeominsterMA01453

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property at 24 Spencer Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

24 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719
property at 49 Arlington St

$1,800 - $1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom Rentals

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49 Arlington St

FitchburgMA01420
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

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47 Berlin St

ClintonMA01510
property at 773 Massachusetts Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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773 Massachusetts Ave

BoxboroughMA01719

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Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, MA is a Studio unit found at Jack's Mill on Main priced from $1,600. Riverside Commons in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jack's Mill on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,625
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,677
Presidential Park Apartments2BE2BR,1BA$1,725
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of August 14, 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
37 Hollis St37 Hollis 2Bdrm2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.89
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.78
Arrive LunenburgChesapeake2BR,2BA$2.45
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.34
Presidential Park Apartments2BE2BR,1BA$1.77
Moran Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
James CornerThe Maple1BR,1BA$2.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley

What type of rentals are currently available in Shirley?

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $5,335. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shirley ranging from $850 to $10,000.

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 $850 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,814.

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