Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Fitchburg, MA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fitchburg, MA is $1,800. This is -8%, or $149, lower than the national average.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

47

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fitchburg, MA is $1,800. This is -8%, or $149, lower than the national average.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
55%
17%
3%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

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 increased by 6% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,725. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg, MA costs about $1,395 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 $2,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,400

13%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,725

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,250

6%

8%

Studio

$1,550

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fitchburg, MA is equal to the median rent in Ayer, MA.

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Ayer

$1,800

increased by6%

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$1,850

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$2,000

decreased by21%

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Hudson

$2,483

increased by18%

Last year

Leominster

$1,795

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Last year

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$1,900

decreased by21%

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$2,625

decreased by2%

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$2,200

increased by7%

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$2,420

increased by3%

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$2,958

decreased by3%

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$1,750

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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 Belmont

Discover rentals in Fitchburg, MA

28 Garnet St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fitchburg

3BR/1.0BA

28 Garnet St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

1. 52-54 Norwood Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1. 52-54 Norwood Street

52 Norwood St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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

Apartment for rent

11 - 17 Sanborn Street - 15 #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southside apartment for rent in Fitchburg

11 - 17 Sanborn Street - 15

11 - 17 Sanborn Street - 15 #15, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

38 Cascade Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

38 Cascade Street

38 Cascade St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

143 Westminster St #2L - 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

Available Feb 1

45 Dumais St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cleghorn 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

Available Jun 1

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

375 Elm St #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fitchburg

4 Bedroom Apartment

375 Elm St #3R, Fitchburg, MA 01420

4 beds

1 bath

$2,090

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1