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property at 28 Williamsburg Ct

28 Williamsburg Ct, Unit #2

28 Williamsburg Ct
ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 148 Ingleside Ave

148 Ingleside Ave

WorcesterMA01604
property at 62 Sterling St

62 Sterling St

WorcesterMA01610

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property at 42 Shrewsbury Green Dr

42 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 12 Williamsburg Ct

12 Williamsburg Ct

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 54 Shrewsbury Green Dr

54 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 6 Burton Ct

6 Burton Ct

WorcesterMA01607
property at 10 Shrewsbury Green Dr

10 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545

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property at 45 Kinglet Dr

45 Kinglet Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 135 Worcester St

135 Worcester St

GraftonMA01536
property at 129 Uncatena Ave

129 Uncatena Ave

WorcesterMA01606
property at 44 Gage St

44 Gage St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 217 Grafton St

217 Grafton St

ShrewsburyMA01545

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property at 14 Shrewsbury Green Dr

14 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 11A Everett Ave

11A Everett Ave

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 45 Pocasset Ave

45 Pocasset Ave

WorcesterMA01606
property at 5 Plantation St

5 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 3 Plantation St

3 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 36 Shamrock St

36 Shamrock St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 26 Vinson St

26 Vinson St

WorcesterMA01605

Worcester's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 42 Fenwood Rd

42 Fenwood Rd

WorcesterMA01604
property at 807 Franklin St

807 Franklin St

WorcesterMA01604

Shrewsbury, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shrewsbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shrewsbury, MA is a Studio unit found at Shrewsbury Commons in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood priced from $1,624. Ashford Crossing in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,637. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shrewsbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shrewsbury CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,624
Ashford CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,637
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Plantation Towers1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Redwood HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Wexford VillageThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,790
Arrive WestboroughBerkshireStudio,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shrewsbury area is the $1.26 price per square foot 16 Bedford Ave Model at 16 Bedford Ave, Unit 16BedfordAveWorcMA in the in the Broadmeadow neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Shrewsbury apartment is the 28 Hermitage Ln Model at 28 Hermitage Ln, Unit First Floor starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 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 Bedford Ave, Unit 16BedfordAveWorcMA16 Bedford Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
28 Hermitage Ln, Unit First Floor28 Hermitage Ln3BR,2BA$1.57
9 Rena St, Unit 9 Rena St #39 Rena St3BR,1BA$1.46
43 Olga Ave, Unit Worcestert U Mass near43 Olga Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
14 Ferraro St, Unit 114 Ferraro St3BR,1BA$1.70
7 Pasadena Pky, Unit 17 Pasadena Pky2BR,1BA$2.13
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.79
The Fairways3 Bedroom B3BR,1.5BA$2.17
468 Massasoit Rd, Unit Top floor468 Massasoit Rd1BR,1BA$1.60
104 Rodney St, Unit 1104 Rodney St2BR,1.5BA$2.12

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shrewsbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Shrewsbury?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $4,260. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shrewsbury ranging from $1,650 to $5,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shrewsbury ranges from $1,650 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,976.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shrewsbury?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shrewsbury range from $1,600 to $3,745, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester

Written by: Kevin Wesley

Worcester is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city at the heart of central Massachusetts.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.