The Fitchburg Arts Community
62 Academy St,
Fitchburg, MA 01420
$1,494 Plus Fees
2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Fitchburg, MA
What is the average rent in Fitchburg, MA?
$1,363/month
Average Rent
586 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Fitchburg, MA is $1,363 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Fitchburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fitchburg, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,363 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,620 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,996 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fitchburg, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $37 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Fitchburg, MA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fitchburg, MA?
Because the average rent in Fitchburg is $1,363, you’ll want to make about $4,543 per month or $54,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fitchburg, MA is 15.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fitchburg is 19.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,996. You can expect to pay 0.0% less for groceries, 32.1% more for utilities, and 2.0% less for transportation.
How does Fitchburg, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fitchburg, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.