Cheap Homes for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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property at 36 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

36 Shrewsbury Green Dr, Unit 36-I

36 Shrewsbury Green Dr
ShrewsburyMA01545

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property at 39 Dartmouth St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

39 Dartmouth St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 11 Olga Ave

$1,890

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$1,890

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$1,890

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Olga Ave

WorcesterMA01605
property at 85 Commons Dr

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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85 Commons Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 59A Westboro Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

59A Westboro Rd

GraftonMA01536

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property at 303 N Lake Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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303 N Lake Ave

WorcesterMA01605
property at 2 Calumet Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Calumet Ave, Unit 3

2 Calumet Ave
WorcesterMA01606
property at 80 Stanton St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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80 Stanton St, Unit 32

80 Stanton St
WorcesterMA01605

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property at 340 Sunderland Rd

$2,090 - $2,150

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$2,090

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340 Sunderland Rd

WorcesterMA01604

Shrewsbury, MA Local Guide

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 Booth Apartments Area neighborhood priced from $1,446. Eastview Apartments in the Biotech Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. 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
Eastview Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,600
Wexford VillageThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,635
Shrewsbury CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,665
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shrewsbury area is the $1.44 price per square foot 308 Plantation St Model at 308 Plantation St, Unit 3 in the in the Biotech Park neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Shrewsbury apartment is the Nipmuc Model at Residences at Westborough Station starting at $2,855 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Route 9 Corridor 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.
308 Plantation St, Unit 3308 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.44
Residences at Westborough StationNipmuc2BR,2BA$1.89
16 Hillside St16 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.62
3 Malden St, Unit 13 Malden St3BR,1BA$2.11
Plantation Towers2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.89
50 Adams StAD3062BR,2BA$1.88
262 Boston Tpke, Unit 262-1262 Boston Tpke2BR,1BA$2.00
80 Delmont Ave80 Delmont Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
104 Rodney St, Unit 1104 Rodney St2BR,1BA$1.95
Shrewsbury CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shrewsbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Shrewsbury?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $9,025. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shrewsbury ranging from $850 to $5,900.

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 $850 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,680.

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 $1,950 to $5,419, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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