Cheap Homes for Rent in Shirley, MA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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property at 2 Blossom St

2 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 6 Blossom St

6 Blossom St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 226 Swanson Rd

226 Swanson Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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property at 11 Blossom St

11 Blossom St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 139 Litchfield Pines Dr

139 Litchfield Pines Dr

LeominsterMA01453
property at 63 Manchester St

63 Manchester St

LeominsterMA01453

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property at 23 Spencer Rd

23 Spencer Rd

BoxboroughMA01719

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 Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,486. The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,494. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1,494
Elizabeth Brook Apartments1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of September 29, 2025 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 The Bayberry - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills starting at $2,995 with a $1.89 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.
Lofts at Lancaster Mills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.96
Arrive LunenburgCamden2BR,2BA$2.45
Pinewood Estates2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Devenscrest Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1.73
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley

What type of rentals are currently available in Shirley?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $4,869. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shirley ranging from $1,225 to $4,800.

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 $1,225 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,306.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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