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Fitchburg Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $1,429/mo
Up 4% From Last Year
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Fitchburg, MA’s average rent price is $1,430 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.
| Average Rent | |
|---|---|
| Leominster | $1,505 |
| Townsend | $1,567 |
| Groton | $2,025 |
| Ayer | $1,828 |
Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.
Fitchburg is a fairly small city in north central Massachusetts on the banks of the Nashua River. At its eastside campus, Fitchburg State University enrolls around 7,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff, and serves as a major cultural and intellectual hub for the community. The city is surrounded by lush nature preserves, with the forests and mountains providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation— cool off at the Great Lodge New England water park in the summer, and hit the slopes at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in the winter. Boston is only about fifty miles to the east, with MBTA rail service allowing you to make the trip in less than ninety minutes.
The average rent in Fitchburg, MA is $1,429 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Fitchburg, MA is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
The cost of living in Fitchburg, MA is 15.8% higher than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost more than in many other U.S. cities.
To live comfortably in Fitchburg, MA as a single adult with no dependents, aim for a salary of at least $92,000 before taxes. Expect to spend about $8,556/year for groceries, $15,708 for goods and services, and $33,804/year for housing. To decide how much you should spend on rent, use our rent affordability calculator.
You can find flexible rentals in Fitchburg, MA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Fitchburg, MA has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.
Students renting in Fitchburg, MA have access to Fitchburg State University, Franklin Pierce University, Quinsigamond Community College, and Rivier College.
