3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fitchburg, MA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +14% higher than the citywide median of $1,799 and +4% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,660 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,690 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,690 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,760 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,810 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,820 |
| 7 | Springfield | $1,840 |
| 8 | Fall River | $1,850 |
| 9 | Gardner | $1,920 |
| 10 | Fitchburg (this page) | $2,050 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $2,090 |
| 12 | Attleboro | $2,170 |
| 13 | Boxboro | $2,270 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $2,285 |
| 15 | Haverhill | $2,287 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,070 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $4,810 |
| 3 | Brookline | $4,723 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $4,646 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,190 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,060 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,050 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,977 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,920 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,900 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,890 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,880 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,856 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,780 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,730 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Fitchburg.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MA | 14.8 mi | $2,400 | +$350 (+17%) |
| Worcester, MA | 21.7 mi | $2,294 | +$244 (+12%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 21.9 mi | $3,090 | +$1,040 (+51%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 30.7 mi | $2,980 | +$930 (+45%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 31.4 mi | $3,690 | +$1,640 (+80%) |
| Concord, MA | 32.3 mi | $4,190 | +$2,140 (+104%) |
| Framingham, MA | 32.6 mi | $3,160 | +$1,110 (+54%) |
| Milford, MA | 35.8 mi | $3,010 | +$960 (+47%) |
| Bedford, MA | 37.4 mi | $3,890 | +$1,840 (+90%) |
| Natick, MA | 38.4 mi | $3,350 | +$1,300 (+63%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 40.7 mi | $3,920 | +$1,870 (+91%) |
| Lexington, MA | 41.1 mi | $5,070 | +$3,020 (+147%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Fitchburg — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is $2,050 per month. This is +14% higher than the citywide median of $1,799.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Fitchburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,000 ($6,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fitchburg expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fitchburg's 3-bedroom median of $2,050 is +4% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fitchburg rank for 3-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 3-bedroom data, Fitchburg ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Fitchburg?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Fitchburg.