Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fitchburg, MA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fitchburg, MA is $1,750. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$2.35

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,750

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

53

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fitchburg, MA is $1,750. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$2.35

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

23%
62%
15%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Fitchburg, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Fitchburg, MA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Fitchburg, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Fitchburg, MA is $1,737. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg, MA costs about $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,725. Houses for rent in Fitchburg, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,875.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,250

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,725

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,100

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

20%

Studio

$1,300

33%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fitchburg, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Fitchburg, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Fitchburg, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ayer, MA.

Fitchburg

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fitchburg, MA is 17% lower than the median rent in Ayer, MA.

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$2,690

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$2,000

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Cost of living in
Fitchburg, MA

The overall cost of living in Fitchburg, MA is 15% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

19% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

20% higher

Housing

18% higher

Transportation

3% lower

Utilities

32% higher

Apartments for rent in Boston

Discover rentals in Fitchburg, MA

35 Westminster St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fitchburg

2 beds

1 bath

$938

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

26-30 Crescent Street - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

26-30 Crescent Street

26-30 Crescent Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,525

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

47-51 Simonds Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

47-51 Simonds Street

47-49 Simonds Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

218-222 Laurel Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

218-222 Laurel Street

218 Laurel St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,875

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

209 Ashburnham St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Crockerville house for rent in Fitchburg

207-211 Ashburnham Street - 3

209 Ashburnham St #2R, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,925

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Feb 1

209 Ashburnham St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Crockerville apartment for rent in Fitchburg

207-211 Ashburnham Street - 3

209 Ashburnham St #3, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,925

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

168 Lunenburg St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

168 Lunenburg St

168 Lunenburg St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

21 West Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fitchburg

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent