Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fitchburg State University, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Townsend

$1,825/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Townsend is $1,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Townsend

141

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Townsend rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fitchburg State University, MA

Average rent prices in Townsend have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Fitchburg State University, MA

Rent prices in Townsend vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Townsend is $1,850, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Townsend run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,575

-

9%

2 bedroom

$1,850

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fitchburg State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Fitchburg State University, MA

24 Mount Globe Street, Unit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

24 Mount Globe Street, Unit 2

24 Mount Globe St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20 Congress St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fitchburg

3rd floor de-leaded 2 bedroom

20 Congress St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10-14 Summer St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

10-14 Summer St

10 Summer St, Fitchburg, MA 01420

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
370 Rollstone St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Southside apartment for rent in Fitchburg

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Fitchburg State University, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Townsend rental market.

How much is rent in Townsend?

The average rent in Townsend is $1,825 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Townsend?

Average rent prices in Townsend have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Townsend rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Townsend is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Townsend?

To comfortably afford rent in Townsend, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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