1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fitchburg, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,784 and +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Fitchburg
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fitchburg
Compare Fitchburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,120 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,120 |
| 3 | New Bedford | $1,120 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,150 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 7 | Ware | $1,170 |
| 8 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 9 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,215 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 12 | Fitchburg (this page) | $1,260 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 15 | Clinton | $1,410 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,550 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,370 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,310 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,254 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,940 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,840 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,787 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,730 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,730 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,720 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,698 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,650 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,620 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,620 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,620 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Fitchburg.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MA | 14.8 mi | $1,410 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Worcester, MA | 21.7 mi | $1,458 | +$198 (+16%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 21.9 mi | $1,960 | +$700 (+56%) |
| Maynard, MA | 27.2 mi | $2,140 | +$880 (+70%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 30.7 mi | $1,890 | +$630 (+50%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 31.4 mi | $2,580 | +$1,320 (+105%) |
| Concord, MA | 32.3 mi | $2,940 | +$1,680 (+133%) |
| Framingham, MA | 32.6 mi | $2,205 | +$945 (+75%) |
| Milford, MA | 35.8 mi | $1,640 | +$380 (+30%) |
| Bedford, MA | 37.4 mi | $2,730 | +$1,470 (+117%) |
| Natick, MA | 38.4 mi | $2,350 | +$1,090 (+87%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 40.7 mi | $2,480 | +$1,220 (+97%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Fitchburg — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is $1,260 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,784.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Fitchburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,400 ($4,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fitchburg expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fitchburg's 1-bedroom median of $1,260 is +10% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fitchburg rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Fitchburg ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Fitchburg?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Fitchburg.