What is the average apartment size in Fitchburg?

The average size for a Fitchburg, MA apartment is 923 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fitchburg?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Fitchburg is $1,858 per month, a 5.78% increase from last years average of $1,756.

What is the average apartment size in Fitchburg?

The typical apartment in Fitchburg offers about 923 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fitchburg, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fitchburg?

The typical rent budget in Fitchburg ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 69% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fitchburg?

In Fitchburg, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fitchburg is $1,858, a 5.78% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,756.

One-bedroom apartments provide 792 square feet for $1,494, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,943 offer 945 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Fitchburg, MA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,858	923 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,494	792 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,943	945 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Fitchburg, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Fitchburg, MA have increased by 5.78% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,756 to $1,858.

What's the typical rent budget in Fitchburg, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Fitchburg, MA (69%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fitchburg, MA?

7,362 or 44% of the households in Fitchburg, MA are renter-occupied while 9,518 or 56% are owner-occupied.

How Fitchburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fitchburg	$1,858
Boston	$3,637
Worcester	$2,023
Cambridge	$3,612
Somerville	$3,436
Fall River	$2,063
Lowell	$2,293
Quincy	$2,761
Salem	$2,712
Cape Cod	$2,500
Malden	$2,624
Nashua, NH	$2,173
Marlborough, MA	$2,529
Leominster, MA	$1,783

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fitchburg apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.