Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Southbend Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southbend Apartments

459 South StFitchburg, MA 01420
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28 Garnet St
3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Garnet St

28 Garnet StFitchburg, MA 01420
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Hilltop Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Garden

47 Princeton StLeominster, MA 01453
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fitchburg, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fitchburg, MA area range in price from $1,075 to $5,570 with an overall median price of $2,412. The three Fitchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are College Area at $1,103, Cleghorn at $1,100, and North Fitchburg at $1,103. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fitchburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
College Area$1,975$1,10323
Cleghorn$2,500$1,10033
North Fitchburg$2,500$1,10333
Rollstone Hill$2,500$1,10037
Southside Fitchburg$2,500$1,07543
West Fitchburg$2,500$1,10328

Cheapest Available Fitchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fitchburg, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Riverside Commons in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,400. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,486. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fitchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Commons2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,400
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$1,725
The Lofts at City PlaceCommonwealth1BR,1BA$1,800
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,909

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fitchburg, MA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fitchburg area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bed D Model at Northgate Meadows in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Fitchburg apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den Model at Yarn Works starting at $2,500 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fitchburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northgate Meadows2 Bed D2BR,2BA$1.85
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.85
The Lofts at City PlaceCommonwealth1BR,1BA$1.48
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.46
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
41 Fairmount Pl, Unit 241 Fairmount Pl2BR,1BA$1.95
9 Gardner Pl, Unit 1R9 Gardner Pl1BR,1BA$2.11
25 Federal St, Unit 225 Federal St3BR,1BA$2.45
180 Bemis Rd, Unit 1180 Bemis Rd1BR,1BA$2.52

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Fitchburg Overview

With its robust restaurant scene, outdoor activities, regional culture, and rents below the national average, relocating to Fitchburg apartments in Massachusetts can be a rewarding lifestyle opportunity. With a population under 42,000, Fitchburg is a suburban community that offers big city value against the backdrop of a rural New England landscape. With day trip opportunities to Boston, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, the North-Central Massachusetts neighborhoods deliver excellent regional and local quality of life benefits for people who rent apartments in Fitchburg.

Why live in Fitchburg, MA?

It’s not uncommon for people to move to Fitchburg, MA, because of the employment opportunities, four seasons, and picturesque New England landscape. The family-friendly community offers affordable Fitchburg apartment rents, a diverse population of nearly 42,000, top-tier restaurants, cultural events, and a solid educational system.

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Getting Around Fitchburg, MA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fitchburg Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fitchburg?

The cheapest apartment in Fitchburg is Meadowbrook Village which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Fitchburg costs $2,412.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fitchburg?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Fitchburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fitchburg?

Cheap apartments in Fitchburg have an average cost of $381 which is $2,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fitchburg.

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