Cheap Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA from $900 (31 Rentals)

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Spaulding St

TownsendMA01469
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Pine Ridge Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Estates

40-56 Fitchburg RdTownsend, MA 01469
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Pepperell Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Meadows

18 River RdPepperell, MA 01463
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21 Waverly St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Waverly St

21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,825

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
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52-54 Johnson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453

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Northgate Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
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Townsend, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Townsend, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,262. Pine Valley Lofts in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,262
Pine Valley LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,510
Liberty Place Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Boulder Park ApartmentsThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1,650
Canterbury Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,655
Eagle Rock Apartments at NashuaA11BR,1BA$1,685
Riverview Gardens1 Bedroom large 2nd floor1BR,1BA$1,769
Milford Trails Apartments and StorageWoodland2BR,1BA$1,881
Old Towne VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA and Nearby

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - Corner Model at Amelia Villages in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $3,705. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Town and Country Apartments starting at $2,254 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amelia Villages2 Bedroom Townhome - Corner2BR,2BA$2.06
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.83
Arrive LunenburgChesapeake2BR,2BA$2.37
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 2 Bath - Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.56
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.52
Liberty Place Apartments2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Milford Trails Apartments and StorageTimberline2BR,1BA$2.27
Regent Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$2.55
Pine Valley LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Townsend Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsend Apartment is $1,262 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Townsend is starting from $1,450 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.

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