West Fitchburg Homes for Rent

West Fitchburg is a neighborhood characterized by a mix of historic and newer homes, including Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, Dutch Colonials, gable-front, and ranch-style houses. The area features cracked, bumpy roads and a hilly terrain, with some Victorian-style multifamily properties available for renters. The West Fitchburg Streamline Trail Park, spanning 4 acres along the Nashua River, offers a half-mile trail through mature trees and remnants of the neighborhood’s industrial past. Moran Field in the northern part of the neighborhood hosts youth soccer games, while the Game On Sports & Performance Center provides nearly 40 fields and courts for various sports, an arcade, and an axe-throwing facility. The Great Wolf Lodge, located 3 miles south, is a popular family destination with its water park and hotel. Dining options include Mill No. 3, a deli and marketplace in a former paper mill, and Emerson Falls, a commercial building with Oliver’s Café By The Falls and Mully’s Indoor Golf Lounge. Wachusett Brewing Company is a local favorite for live music and events. The Fitchburg Farmers Market operates from June to October, and seasonal events like the Santa Parade & Holiday Tree Lighting and Trick or Treat on Main Street add to the community spirit. Commuters can access Boston via the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Wachusett station or drive 55 miles east on Massachusetts Route 2. Fitchburg Public Schools serve the area, with Reingold Elementary and Memorial Middle School receiving moderate ratings. Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School offers specialized education, and Fitchburg State University is about 5 miles away.