The Fitchburg Arts Community
62 Academy St,
Fitchburg, MA 01420
$1,624 - $1,934 | 1-2 Beds
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg State University - Fitchburg, MA
Area Guide
A terrific college experience on the edge of the Massachusetts countryside
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First established as a teachers’ college in 1894, Fitchburg State University is a historic institution in the suburbs of northern Massachusetts. The university serves roughly 7,000 students in 56 different majors; the school is best known for its programs in Nursing, Communications Media, Education, Business Administration, and Industrial Technology.
The university’s hometown of Fitchburg is a small city located about ninety minutes northwest of Boston. The community gives off the charming vibe of a quaint New England town, creating a fairly quiet environment that is highly conducive to scholarly pursuits. Rent in Fitchburg tends to be rather affordable, and the neighborhoods surrounding the Fitchburg State campus offer easy walking access to the university. With Boston and the coast so close at hand, you can easily hop over to spend a day or a weekend enjoying the attractions and resources of one of America’s most historically and culturally rich cities.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Fitchburg, MA is $1,226 for a studio, $1,447 for one bedroom, $1,622 for two bedrooms, and $1,807 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fitchburg has increased by 6.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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487 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,226/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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593 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,447/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,041 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,622/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,342 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,807/month
Average Rent
Transportation
60
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
32
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
35
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 1-5
616 Students
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Public
Grades 1-5
651 Students
3
Public
Grades 1-5
727 Students
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Public
Grades PK-K
564 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
581 Students
6
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
588 Students
4
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Public
Grades 9-12
1,409 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,246 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
194 Students
2
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pearl Hill State Park
- Mass Audubon's Lincoln Woods Wildlife Sanctuary
- Willard Brook State Forest
- Leominster State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- Manchester Boston Regional
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