Cheap Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA from $1,057 (29 Rentals)

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The Fitchburg Arts Community
$1,519 - $1,569

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,444 - $1,494
Required Monthly Fees$75

Total Monthly Price$1,519 - $1,569
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Fitchburg Arts Community

62 Academy StFitchburg, MA 01420
Family Friendly
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  • Low Income
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Northgate Meadows
$1,800 - $2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800 - $2,850

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Northgate Meadows

3000 Meadows DrSterling, MA 01564
Luxury
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  • Utilities Included

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Pepperell Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Meadows

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

21 Waverly St

21 Waverly StFitchburg, MA 01420
property at 24 Mt Globe St
$1,515

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Base Rent$1,515

Total Monthly Price$1,515
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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24 Mt Globe St

FitchburgMA01420
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52-54 Johnson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

52-54 Johnson St

52-54 Johnson StLeominster, MA 01453
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Pepperell Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Pines

13 Shawnee RdPepperell, MA 01463
  • Utilities Included
property at 10 Tucker St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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10 Tucker St

PepperellMA01463

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property at 210 Mt Elam Rd
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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210 Mt Elam Rd

FitchburgMA01420

Townsend, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Townsend, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at Riverside Village Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $1,057. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Village Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1BA$1,057
Pine Valley Residential, LLC1BD/1BA/60%1BR,1BA$1,514
Moran Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,600
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1,625
Canterbury Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,655
Riverview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,659
Woodlands at NashuaOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,713
Boulder Park ApartmentsThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1,750
Milford Trails Apartments and StorageTimberline2BR,1BA$1,777
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA and Nearby

As of September 07, 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 The Bayberry - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills starting at $2,716 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Ayer 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.
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.99
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.71
Rolling Meadows2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.98
37 Hollis St37 Hollis 2Bdrm2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Northgate Meadows2 Bed B2BR,2BA$1.78
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Riverside Village Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.06
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Milford Trails Apartments and StorageWillowmere2BR,1BA$2.08
Pine Valley Residential, LLC1BD/1BA/60%1BR,1BA$1.98

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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 $1,514 at Pine Valley Residential, LLC.

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 $1,600 at Moran Square.

What is the most affordable Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverside Village Apartments and starts from $1,057.

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