
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA from $1,100 (33 Rentals)
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20 Spaulding St

44 Fitchburg Rd, Unit 428

Heritage Gardens

Leominster Gardens

Presidential Park Apartments

Pine Valley Residential, LLC

Riverside Commons
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Riverview Gardens

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Meadowbrook Village
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Milford Trails Apartments and Storage

Pinewood Estates

Eagle Rock Apartments at Nashua

The Falls at 124 Water

Moran Square

285 W Hollis St

Pepperell Meadows

Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community
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21 Waverly St

52-54 Johnson St

73 Kingsbury St

Pepperell Pines

Northgate Meadows

210 Mt Elam Rd

17 Atherton St

210 6th St
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98-100 Snow St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Townsend?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $1,125 | $1,850 |
| Townsend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,235 | $2,970 |
| Townsend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $1,470 | $4,239 |
| Townsend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
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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 $1,348. Pine Valley Residential, LLC in the Milford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,514. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Pine Valley Residential, LLC | 1BD/1BA/60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,514 |
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Boulder Park Apartments | The Jackson | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Canterbury Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
| Riverview Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,659 |
| Town and Country Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,686 |
| Milford Trails Apartments and Storage | Timberline | 2BR,1BA | $1,755 |
| Northgate Meadows | 1 Bed A | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Moran Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,851 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA and Nearby
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 bedroom Market Model at Riverside Commons in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the Three Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath Model at Town and Country Apartments starting at $2,772 with a $1.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Commons | 2 bedroom Market | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Town and Country Apartments | Three Bedrooms, One and a Half Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.93 |
| The Falls at 124 Water | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Nashua | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
| Yarn Works | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Meadowbrook Village | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Milford Trails Apartments and Storage | Timberline | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Moran Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Pine Valley Residential, LLC | 1BD/1BA/60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsend Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsend Apartment is $1,348 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 $1,594 at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community.
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