Cheap Homes for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA from $1,600 (31 Rentals)

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property at 15 Old Faith Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Old Faith Rd, Unit 15 A

15 Old Faith Rd
ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 32 Shaffner St

$1,700 - $2,600

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$1,700 - $2,600

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$1,700 - $2,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

32 Shaffner St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 755 Franklin St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 Franklin St, Unit 2

755 Franklin St
WorcesterMA01604

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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

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39 Dartmouth St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 264 Belmont St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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264 Belmont St, Unit 2

264 Belmont St
WorcesterMA01604
property at 303 N Lake Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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303 N Lake Ave

WorcesterMA01605

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property at 12 Creston St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

12 Creston St

WorcesterMA01604
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 47 Alvarado Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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47 Alvarado Ave

WorcesterMA01604
property at 1 Envelope Terrace

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Envelope Terrace, Unit 202

1 Envelope Terrace
WorcesterMA01604

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property at 8 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

8 Shrewsbury Green Dr, Unit A

8 Shrewsbury Green Dr
ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 8 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

8 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 3 Seward St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

3 Seward St

WorcesterMA01604

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property at 1195 Grafton St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1195 Grafton St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 48 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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48 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545

Shrewsbury, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shrewsbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shrewsbury, MA is a Studio unit found at Sutton Estates in the Greendale neighborhood priced from $1,699. Wexford Village in the Broadmeadow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shrewsbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton EstatesDeluxe Studio-TOP FLOORStudio,1BA$1,699
Wexford VillageThe Concord1BR,1BA$1,745
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave1 Bed, 1 Bath (Minimum and Maximum Income Limits)1BR,1BA$1,860
COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,889
Alexan QuinBeaconStudio,1BA$1,895
Arrive WestboroughBerkshireStudio,1BA$1,939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shrewsbury area is the $1.23 price per square foot 19 Grafton St Model at 19 Grafton St, Unit Welcome home! in the in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Shrewsbury apartment is the 80 Delmont Ave Model at 80 Delmont Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,900 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Broadmeadow 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.
19 Grafton St, Unit Welcome home!19 Grafton St2BR,2.5BA$1.23
80 Delmont Ave, Unit 280 Delmont Ave4BR,2BA$1.45
12 Greendale Ave, Unit 12 Greendale Ave12 Greendale Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
16 Hillside St, Unit 16 Hillside Ave unit 216 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.69
12 Seward St, Unit 12 Seward Street12 Seward St3BR,1BA$1.83
120 Pilgrim Ave, Unit Second floor120 Pilgrim Ave2BR,1BA$1.51
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.87
101 Fairmont Ave, Unit 2101 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
468 Massasoit Rd, Unit First floor468 Massasoit Rd2BR,1BA$2.10
8 Elm St, Unit 2R8 Elm St1BR,1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shrewsbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Shrewsbury?

There are currently 161 Apartments for Rent in Shrewsbury, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,388. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shrewsbury ranging from $1,600 to $4,490.

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 $1,600 to $4,490 with an average monthly rent of $2,942.

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 $850 to $5,369, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $4,490. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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