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Rental Market Trends in Fitchburg, MA

What is the average rent in Fitchburg, MA?

$1,456/month

Average Rent

575 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

Fitchburg, MA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Fitchburg, MA is $1,456 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Fitchburg rent prices are 11% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Fitchburg average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg average $1,456 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg average $1,639 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg average $1,992 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,456/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,639/month
1,042 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,992/month
1,326 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fitchburg, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fitchburg, MA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fitchburg, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fitchburg, MA?

Because the average rent in Fitchburg is $1,456, you’ll want to make about $4,853 per month or $58,236 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 16.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fitchburg is 19.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,992. You can expect to pay 0% less for groceries, 31.7% more for utilities, and 2.0% less for transportation.

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Fitchburg, MA

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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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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Fitchburg we think you'll love

Meadowbrook Village

Meadowbrook Village

115 Crestview Ln,
Fitchburg, MA 01420

$1,725 - $2,625 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Fitchburg Arts Community

The Fitchburg Arts Community

62 Academy St,
Fitchburg, MA 01420

$1,494 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Arrive Lunenburg

Arrive Lunenburg

1 Carousel Ln,
Lunenburg, MA 01462

$2,599 - $4,329 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

Liberty Place Apartments

Liberty Place Apartments

500 Atlantic Ave,
Leominster, MA 01453

$1,590 - $1,875 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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