Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA from $1,100 (78 Rentals)

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Shrewsbury Commons
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$1,583 - $2,795
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$1,583 - $2,795

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$1,583 - $2,795
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Shrewsbury Commons

51 Commons DrShrewsbury, MA 01545
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property at 63 Purinton St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

63 Purinton St

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 46 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 12 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$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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12 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
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Ashford Crossing
$1,827 - $4,186
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$1,827 - $4,186

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Ashford Crossing

22 Yorkshire TerShrewsbury, MA 01545
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Audubon Shrewsbury
$1,880 - $5,968
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$1,845 - $5,933
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$35

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$1,880 - $5,968
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Audubon Shrewsbury

870-890 Hartford TpkeShrewsbury, MA 01545
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property at 6 George 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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6 George St

ShrewsburyMA01545

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The Elmwood
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$2,049 - $3,295
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$2,049 - $3,295

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$2,049 - $3,295
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The Elmwood

526 Hartford TpkeShrewsbury, MA 01545
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property at 14 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 34 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 24 Shrewsbury

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Shrewsbury

ShrewsburyMA01545
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Edgemere Crossing
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$2,285 - $3,200
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$2,285 - $3,200

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Edgemere Crossing

100 Flint Pond CirShrewsbury, MA 01545
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property at 18 Williamsburg Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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18 Williamsburg Ct

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 70 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 54 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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54 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545

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Wexford Village
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$1,625 - $3,285
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$1,600 - $3,260
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Wexford Village

29 Duncannon AveWorcester, MA 01604
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Arrive Westborough
$1,909 - $5,319
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$1,909 - $5,319

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$1,909 - $5,319
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Arrive Westborough

297-297 Turnpike RdWestborough, MA 01581
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property at 109 Green Hill Pkwy

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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109 Green Hill Pkwy

WorcesterMA01605
property at 586 Franklin St

$1,965

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$1,965

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$1,965

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586 Franklin St

WorcesterMA01604
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Railroad Lofts
$1,995 - $3,150
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$1,995 - $3,150

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Railroad Lofts

383 Shrewsbury StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 156 Fairmont Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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156 Fairmont Ave

WorcesterMA01604
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16 Hillside St
$2,000 - $2,100
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$2,000 - $2,100

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$2,000 - $2,100
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16 Hillside St

16 Hillside StWorcester, MA 01610
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property at 178 Cohasset St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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178 Cohasset St

WorcesterMA01604
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Audubon Plantation Ridge
$2,064 - $6,487
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$2,039 - $6,462
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$25

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$2,064 - $6,487
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Audubon Plantation Ridge

511 Plantation StWorcester, MA 01605
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Cheapest Available Shrewsbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shrewsbury, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave in the Greendale neighborhood priced from $1,446. Shrewsbury Commons in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,583. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shrewsbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,446
Shrewsbury CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,583
Wexford VillageThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,625
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Plantation Towers1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Ashford CrossingA21BR,1BA$1,827
COHASSET PLACETWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,849
Sheridan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Audubon ShrewsburyElm1BR,1BA$1,880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shrewsbury area is the $1.62 price per square foot 16 Hillside St Model at 16 Hillside St in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Shrewsbury apartment is the 69 Catharine St Model at 69 Catharine St, Unit 3 starting at $2,100 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Biotech Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shrewsbury apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Hillside St16 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.62
69 Catharine St, Unit 369 Catharine St3BR,1BA$1.83
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.87
19 Chilmark St, Unit 119 Chilmark St2BR,1BA$1.60
27 McKinley Rd, Unit 227 McKinley Rd2BR,1BA$2.40
Green Hill Park Apartments WorcesterThe Emerald Updated2BR,1BA$2.12
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSDog Friendly Belmont2BR,1BA$2.39
Plantation Towers1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.27
40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$2.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shrewsbury Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shrewsbury?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shrewsbury is at Shrewsbury Commons listed at $1,583.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shrewsbury Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shrewsbury Apartment is $1,446 at 40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shrewsbury Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shrewsbury is starting from $1,737 at 40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave.

What is the most affordable Shrewsbury Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shrewsbury Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Audubon Shrewsbury and starts from $2,985.

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