Average Rent in Fitchburg, MA↑ Rents rising 5.0% YoY

Fitchburg, MA has rental prices ranging from $1,139/month to $2,475/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,332/month — 5% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $93,561/year, spending $1,332/month on a 1-bedroom represents 17% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Fitchburg Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,661/month, Fitchburg ranks #13 most expensive of the 21 cities tracked in Massachusetts — pricier than 95% of all US cities in our data.

The Fitchburg Rental Market

The Fitchburg, MA area has a population of about 861,664 and 34% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Fitchburg, MA have risen by $79/month (5.0%) over the past year, from $1,582 to $1,661. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg, MA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $53,280. The local median household income of $93,561 exceeds that threshold by $40,281, making Fitchburg relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Fitchburg, MA is $407,825, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 20.5. With a break-even horizon of approximately 20 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.

Is Fitchburg, MA Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Fitchburg?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Fitchburg

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.