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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1,494
Riverview Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amelia Villages2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.90
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry - 2BR with Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.99
Regent Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Rolling Meadows2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Yarn WorksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Boulder Park ApartmentsThe Hamilton2BR,1.5BA$1.90
Pinewood Estates2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityLIHTC2BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Townsend

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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