The Fitchburg Arts Community
62 Academy St,
Fitchburg, MA 01420
$1,103 - $2,300 | Studio - 3 Beds
Fitchburg
Fitchburg, MA
Area Guide
Small-town charm with a timeless New England flavor
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Fitchburg is a fairly small city in north central Massachusetts on the banks of the Nashua River. At its eastside campus, Fitchburg State University enrolls around 7,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff, and serves as a major cultural and intellectual hub for the community. The city is surrounded by lush nature preserves, with the forests and mountains providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation— cool off at the Great Lodge New England water park in the summer, and hit the slopes at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in the winter. Boston is only about fifty miles to the east, with MBTA rail service allowing you to make the trip in less than ninety minutes.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fitchburg, MA is $1,218 for a studio, $1,386 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms, and $1,827 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fitchburg has increased by 5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,386/month
596 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fitchburg, MA is 13.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fitchburg is 17.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,218 - $1,827. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 31.3% more for utilities, and 3.5% less for transportation.
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Transportation
60
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
32
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
35
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 1-5
616 Students
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Public
Grades 1-5
651 Students
3
Public
Grades 1-5
727 Students
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Public
Grades PK-K
564 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
581 Students
6
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
588 Students
4
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Public
Grades 9-12
1,409 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,246 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
194 Students
2
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pearl Hill State Park
- Mass Audubon's Lincoln Woods Wildlife Sanctuary
- Leominster State Forest
- Willard Brook State Forest
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
- Manchester Boston Regional
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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 February 2025.