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6 Blossom St

56 Fitchburg Rd
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359 Nashua St

11 Blossom St

56 Fitchburg Rd
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Townsend, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Townsend?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Townsend 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,288 | $1,650 | $3,300 |
Townsend 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,185 | $2,800 | $3,500 |
Townsend 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,720 | $2,800 | $5,000 |
Townsend 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,775 | $3,775 | $3,775 |
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Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Townsend, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,486. The Fitchburg Arts Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,494. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1,486 |
The Fitchburg Arts Community | LIHTC | 2BR,1BA | $1,494 |
Riverview Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,644 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA and Nearby
As of September 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Amelia Villages in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $3,415. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the The Bayberry - 2BR with Loft Model at Birchwood Hills starting at $3,150 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley 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. |
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Amelia Villages | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Birchwood Hills | The Bayberry - 2BR with Loft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
Regent Park Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
Rolling Meadows | 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
Town and Country Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
Yarn Works | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Boulder Park Apartments | The Hamilton | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
Pinewood Estates | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Fitchburg Arts Community | LIHTC | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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North Middlesex Regional High School
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What type of rentals are currently available in Townsend?
There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $5,353. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Townsend ranging from $1,250 to $5,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Townsend?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Townsend ranges from $1,250 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,668.
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