Cheap Homes for Rent in College Area Fitchburg, MA from $1,700 (6 Rentals)

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property at 338 Blossom St

338 Blossom St, Unit 2

338 Blossom St
FitchburgMA01420

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property at 138 Pacific St

138 Pacific St

FitchburgMA01420
property at 14-16-16 Pearl St

14-16-16 Pearl St

FitchburgMA01420

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College Area, Fitchburg, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Area Apartments for Rent

 

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

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Area, MA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Area area is the $1.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den Model at Yarn Works in the in the West Fitchburg neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value College Area apartment is the 2 bedroom Market Model at Riverside Commons starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.85
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.46
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
Meadowbrook Village1 Bed / 1 Bath - Garden Style1BR,1BA$2.88
43 Willow St, Unit 143 Willow St1BR,1BA$2.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Area

What type of rentals are currently available in College Area?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in College Area, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,103 to $2,575. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Area ranging from $1,700 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Area ranges from $1,700 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,614.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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