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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Fitchburg, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fitchburg rent stands today
Fitchburg, MA rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $25 more per month on average than last year, continuing a moderate upward trend since the trough in September 2024.
Compared to national trends
Fitchburg sits 7.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 62 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 77.0% of Fitchburg's inventory, renting for a median of $1,800/month, while houses run higher at $2,600/month. Bedroom tiers range from studios at $1,450/month to 3-bedrooms at $2,148/month, with 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,795/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cleghorn rents climbed 23.1% year over year to $2,000/month across 19 rentals, outpacing the citywide rise of 2.9%.
Median rent
Median rent in Fitchburg
$1,795/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Fitchburg is $1,795 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $135 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fitchburg
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fitchburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fitchburg, MA
Average rent prices in Fitchburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fitchburg, MA
Rent prices in Fitchburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fitchburg is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg run $1,476 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 |  6% | 199% | |
1 bedroom | $1,476 | 7% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | 7% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,147 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,925 | 19% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cleghorn | $2,000 | |
Crockerville | $1,800 | |
Rollstone Hill | $1,800 | |
Southside | $2,025 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,542 | 78% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
199%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,476
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
23%
Cleghorn
Average rent
$2,000
Southside
Average rent
$2,025
Crockerville
Average rent
$1,800
Rollstone Hill
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,542
Last 30 days
78%
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.
How does rent in Fitchburg, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fitchburg and Ayer by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fitchburg
7%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fitchburg, MA is 6% lower than the median rent in Ayer, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,900
11%$1,895
1%$2,000
5%$2,795
$2,445
1%$1,795
4%$1,800
68%$2,620
2%$2,200
3%$2,369
2%$2,900
18%$1,600
4%Cost of living in Fitchburg, MA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 24% higher |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 18% higher |
| Housing | 19% higher |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 33% higher |
Discover rentals in Fitchburg, MA
5d+ ago
15 Winter St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
24 Mount Globe St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$1,515
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
74 Mount Globe St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Crockerville apartment for rent in Fitchburg
17 Temple St #BS, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fitchburg
17 Robinson St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
579 South St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fitchburg
60 Grove St #1, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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 Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
53 Forest St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Fitchburg
14 Beacon St #1, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
6 Mary Anna Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Highland Ave #1stFL, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
38 Cascade St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
53 Forest St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
115 Highland Ave #1stFL, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Cleghorn apartment for rent in Fitchburg
45 Dumais St #3, Fitchburg, MA 01420
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fitchburg
2 Blossom St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Cleghorn apartment for rent in Fitchburg
353 Madison St #1F, Fitchburg, MA 01420
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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 1
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Frequently asked questions for Fitchburg, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fitchburg rental market.
How much is rent in Fitchburg?
The average rent in Fitchburg is $1,795 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fitchburg?
Average rent prices in Fitchburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Fitchburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fitchburg is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fitchburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fitchburg are Crockerville ($1,800/mo), Rollstone Hill ($1,800/mo), and Cleghorn ($2,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fitchburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Fitchburg, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fitchburg?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg average around $1,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,750/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).