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Rental Market Trends in Fitchburg, MA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Fitchburg, MA is $1,480/month.
Rent in Fitchburg is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,480/month
Average Rent
570 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2%
Change / Year
210
Available Apartments
Fitchburg rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Fitchburg average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg average $1,480 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg average $1,642 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg average $1,934 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Fitchburg, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $30 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Fitchburg, MA
July 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
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 $1,480, you’ll want to make about $4,933 per month or $59,196 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 17.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fitchburg is 19.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,934. You can expect to pay 0% less for groceries, 32.6% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Fitchburg?
The average rent in Fitchburg is $1,480 per month, which is 11.0% lower than the national average of $1,663.
Are rents going up or down in Fitchburg?
Rents in Fitchburg, MA are increasing, with prices up 2.0% year-over-year and $30 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Fitchburg?
In Fitchburg, MA, 36% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.