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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453

Shirley, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood priced from $1,334. Riverside Commons in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,334
Riverside Commons2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,400
Jack's Mill on MainCozy StudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Lofts at Lancaster Mills in the starting from $3,520. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the The Bayberry Model at Birchwood Hills starting at $3,060 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the North Leominster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at Lancaster Mills3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.47
Birchwood HillsThe Bayberry2BR,1.5BA$1.93
Abbot Mill1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Den C31BR,1.5BA$2.45
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.46
The Falls at 124 Water2 Bed2BR,2BA$2.00
Old Towne VillageThree Bedroom Premier3BR,2BA$2.45
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.40
Meadowbrook Village2 Bed / 1 Bath - Townhouse2BR,1BA$2.16
Town and Country ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Northgate Meadows1 Bed A1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirley

What type of rentals are currently available in Shirley?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Shirley, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $6,066. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shirley ranging from $1,400 to $3,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shirley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shirley ranges from $1,400 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,696.

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