Cheap Homes for Rent in Townsend, MA from $1,400 (13 Rentals)

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14-16-16 Pearl St

FitchburgMA01420

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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 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 Townsend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside Commons2 Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,400
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1,486
371 Elm St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,560
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,624
Riverview Gardens2 Bedroom Executive House2BR,1BA$1,719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA and Nearby

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $2.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - Corner Model at Amelia Villages in the in the Coburn Woods neighborhood starting from $3,820. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the The Linden Model at Birchwood Hills starting at $3,340 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the North Leominster 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 Townhome - Corner2BR,2BA$2.12
Birchwood HillsThe Linden2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Yarn WorksTwo Bedroom Two Bath w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.85
Rolling Meadows2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Northgate Meadows2 Bed C2BR,2BA$1.97
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.46
Town and Country ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Boulder Park ApartmentsThe Jefferson2BR,1.5BA$1.93
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ CommunityAffordable2BR,1BA$1.56
The Fitchburg Arts CommunityWorkforce One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Townsend

What type of rentals are currently available in Townsend?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Townsend, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $5,570. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Townsend ranging from $1,450 to $7,000.

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 $1,450 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,953.

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