Apartments For Rent in Shirley, MA

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Apartments For Rent Near Shirley, MA

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What Locals Say about Shirley

  • Sheri H.
    "Quick walk to the commuter rail for quick and easy commute into Boston. Easy access to the highway. "
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  • Sheri H.
    "5 minute walk to the train station for quick and easy commute into Boston. Can also walk to local restaurants and convenience stores as well as the elementary and middle schools."
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  • Jenna D.
    "schools are not so bad. lots of kids. some areas not the best for kids but overall a great town. "
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  • S. H.
    "Kids come from all over town to go trick or treating in this neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and neighbors watch out for each other, especially if someone goes away on vacation. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have farmers markets and town shows respect and acknowledge veterans and families and they look out for one another and small community "
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  • Andrew C.
    "The neighborhood is awesome and I am proud to live here I would definitely refer friends and family here"
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  • Irena M.
    "One of our neighbors walks her dog down her street. Our next-door neighbors have 2 dogs. There are many nature conservation areas nearby when one can take their dog for a walk or hike."
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  • Stephane c.
    "Great neighborhood for families with kids. The neighborhood at apple orchard is very diverse and everyone is friendly."
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  • Ryan H.
    "There are no sidewalks to walk your dogs and no public parks. The sidewalks are not maintained either "
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  • Jackie E.
    "Shirley is a very nice town to live in with lots of involvement of it's citizens on committees and projects. The town is part of an up and coming regional school district serving K through grade 12 students. It is also very well located for the commuter with the MBTA train from Fitchburg to Boston and access to highways going north, south, east and west. It's really a terrific place to live."
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Average Rent Trends in Shirley, MA

Rent in Shirley, MA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$2,100
Aug 2025$2,700
Sep 2025$1,995
Oct 2025$2,900
Nov 2025$2,700
Dec 2025$2,195
Jan 2026$2,000
Feb 2026$1,800
Mar 2026$1,800
Apr 2026$1,800
May 2026$2,200
Jun 2026$1,850
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,995$1,950—$4,500$1,749
Townhomes—$2,400——$2,400
Apartments and Condos$1,995$1,950——$1,950
Houses—$1,699—$4,500$1,699
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Shirley, MA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Shirley, MA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Shirley, MA is $2,473 per month. This is about 27% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Shirley, MA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Shirley, MA was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $1,599 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Shirley, MA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Shirley, MA was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $2,900 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Shirley, MA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Shirley, MA is $1,995 per month. That is about $520 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Shirley, MA?
    There are 8 available rental listings in Shirley, MA.
  • What are some zip codes in Shirley, MA?
    Shirley, MA includes zip codes such as: 01464.
  • What are some cities near Shirley, MA?
    Some nearby cities include: Devens, Lunenburg, Ayer, Groton, Harvard. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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