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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 $1,650. Ledgewood Court Apartments in the Greendale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shrewsbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shrewsbury CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Wexford Village Apartment HomesThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,694
Brookside Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Audubon ShrewsburyElm1BR,1BA$1,848
Arrive WestboroughBerkshireStudio,1BA$1,865
Ashford CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,905
Plantation Towers2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shrewsbury area is the $1.77 price per square foot 460 Burncoat St Model at 460 Burncoat St, Unit 460B Burncoat Street in the in the Greendale neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Shrewsbury apartment is the 9 Rena St Model at 9 Rena St, Unit 9 Rena St #3 starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 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.
460 Burncoat St, Unit 460B Burncoat Street460 Burncoat St3BR,1BA$1.77
9 Rena St, Unit 9 Rena St #39 Rena St3BR,1BA$1.54
43 Edgewater Ave, Unit 143 Edgewater Ave3BR,1BA$2.08
Redwood HillsTwo Bedroom (Standard)2BR,1BA$1.78
23 Liscomb St, Unit 123 Liscomb St3BR,1BA$2.18
Plantation Towers2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.05
Brookside Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSSalisbury2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shrewsbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Shrewsbury?

There are currently 147 Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $4,749. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shrewsbury ranging from $1,750 to $6,000.

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 $1,750 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,490.

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 $3,935, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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