Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, MA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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135 Sterling St
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135 Sterling St

135 Sterling StWest Boylston, MA 01583
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255 Main St
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255 Main St

255 Main StGardner, MA 01440
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Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, 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 Princeton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Commons2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,400
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,624

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, MA and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $1.98 price per square foot The Linden Model at Birchwood Hills in the in the North Leominster neighborhood starting from $3,340. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den Model at Yarn Works starting at $2,500 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the West Fitchburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchwood HillsThe Linden2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.92
Northgate Meadows2 Bed C2BR,2BA$1.97
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.46
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.05
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Tatnuck Square Apartments WorcesterB2 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.53
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.20

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Getting Around Princeton, MA

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

17 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment is $1,624 at The Fitchburg Arts Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Princeton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton is starting from $1,400 at Riverside Commons.

What is the most affordable Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverside Commons and starts from $1,550.

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