The Fitchburg Arts Community
62 Academy St,
Fitchburg, MA 01420
$1,494 Plus Fees
2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fitchburg, MA is $1,458 for one bedroom, $1,631 for two bedrooms, and $1,991 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fitchburg has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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1 BR
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579 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,458/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,048 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,631/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,326 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,991/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fitchburg State University - Fitchburg, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Fitchburg State University - Fitchburg, MA (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Fitchburg State University - Fitchburg, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
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270 Students
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Grades 9-12
101 Students
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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
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- Worcester Regional
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
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