Portside on the Grid Apartments

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8-16 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608
(774) 317-7354
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Portside on the Grid

8-16 Portland St
Worcester, MA 01608
(774) 317-7354
Portside on the Grid in Worcester, MA - Building Photo
  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $1,375Plus Fees
  • 320–335Square Feet

About Portside on the Grid

Portside on the Grid is located in the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood and 01608 Zip code of Worcester, MA. This community is professionally managed by Grid Management

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Portside on the Grid offers Studio apartments starting from $1,375 and having 320–335 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      WS300

      $1,375

      Studio, 1 Bath, 320-335 sq ft
      Plus Fees
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
      $1,375Available Now204335
      $1,375Available Now502320

      Model Amenities and Features

      Unique Features

      • Heat
      • Hot Water

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price

      • $1,375

      Unit 204 Amenities and Features

      Unique Features

      • Heat
      • Hot Water

      Unit 204 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $1,375

      Unit Description

      This beautiful apartment is now available! Fall in love with these original hardwood floor throughout the apartment. Dark countertops with wood cabinets open the space up to feel bright and modern! 8-16 Portland is a quiet building, located right off the busier Franklin St., enjoy the quiet oasis of this building while having the convenience of living in Downtown Worcester. Stay warm in the chilly New England winters with heat and hot water included in your rent, also included in rent is trash and recycling. There is an in building common laundry room (no carrying laundry baskets to the laundry mat!) plus enjoy all the amenities our residents get from living at the Grid District. Located in the heart of downtown Worcester, THE GRID DISTRICT offers a 24/7 fitness center, concierge service, and on-call maintenance. Garage and surface lot parking spaces are available to residents. Pet friendly apartments with an on-site dog park (breed restrictions apply). Grid residents also enjoy a discount at the Brew Café and the Worcester Beer Garden. Quick access to 290 and the Mass Pike, this location is central to all your needs.

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,375

      Unit 502 Amenities and Features

      Unique Features

      • Hot Water

      Utilities

      • Heat

      Unit 502 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $1,375

      Unit Description

      This beautiful apartment is now available! Fall in love with these original hardwood floor throughout the apartment. Dark countertops with wood cabinets open the space up to feel bright and modern! 8-16 Portland is a quiet building, located right off the busier Franklin St., enjoy the quiet oasis of this building while having the convenience of living in Downtown Worcester. Stay warm in the chilly New England winters with heat and hot water included in your rent, also included in rent is trash and recycling. There is an in building common laundry room (no carrying laundry baskets to the laundry mat!) plus enjoy all the amenities our residents get from living at the Grid District. Located in the heart of downtown Worcester, THE GRID DISTRICT offers a 24/7 fitness center, concierge service, and on-call maintenance. Garage and surface lot parking spaces are available to residents. Pet friendly apartments with an on-site dog park (breed restrictions apply). Grid residents also enjoy a discount at the Brew Café and the Worcester Beer Garden. Quick access to 290 and the Mass Pike, this location is central to all your needs.

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,375
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 30 Units
    • 5 Stories
    • Built in 1925

    Lease Terms

    • Flexible

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • Heat
    • hot water

    On-Site Services

    • Maintenance On Site
    • Package Service
    • Property Manager On Site
    • Pet Play Area
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • Elevator

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Fitness Center

    Interior Features

    • Windows

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Instant Hot Water

    Living Area Features

    • Vinyl Flooring
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    8-16 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    MondayBy Appointment
    TuesdayBy Appointment
    WednesdayBy Appointment
    ThursdayBy Appointment
    FridayBy Appointment
    SaturdayBy Appointment
    SundayBy Appointment

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    92 / 100

    Walker’s Paradise

    Daily errands do not require a car

    Bike Score®

    63 / 100

    Bikeable

    Some bike infrastructure

    Transit Score®

    59 / 100

    Good Transit

    Many nearby public transportation options

    Frequently Asked Questions about Portside on the Grid

    Where is Portside on the Grid located?

    Portside on the Grid is located at 8-16 Portland St near the Downtown Worcester area of Worcester, MA

    What is the current rent range at Portside on the Grid?

    Studio at Portside on the Grid currently start from $1,375. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Portside on the Grid are
    • Monday By Appointment
    • Tuesday By Appointment
    • Wednesday By Appointment
    • Thursday By Appointment
    • Friday By Appointment
    • Saturday By Appointment
    • Sunday By Appointment

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.0

      The Portside on the Grid Apartments are 22.1% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Worcester area, and 22.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,375$1,765-$390-22.1%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Worcester

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,375$1,765-$390-22.1%

      Methodology: On 10/26/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 206 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Portside on the Grid (Downtown Worcester), and 296 other apartment communities in Worcester using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 10/26/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

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    Nearby Schools

    Jacob Hiatt Magnet

    Worcester
    772 Main Street
    Public School - Grades PK-6 (372 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
    5/10

    Chandler Elementary Community

    Worcester
    114 Chandler Street
    Public School - Grades K-6 (426 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
    4/10

    University Pk Campus School

    Worcester
    12 Freeland Street
    Public School - Grades 7-12 (224 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
    4/10

    North High

    Worcester
    140 Harrington Way
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1377 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away
    1/10

    Worcester East Middle

    Worcester
    420 Grafton Street
    Public School - Grades 7-8 (740 Students)
    In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
    3/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Portside on the Grid.

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    472 Lincoln St
    5 minute drive / 2.58 miles away

    Kohl's

    10 Country Club Blvd
    6 minute drive / 2.9 miles away

    Macy's

    385 Southbridge St
    9 minute drive / 4.34 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Becker College - Worcester Campus

    61 Sever St
    2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    100 Institute Road
    3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away

    Groceries

    Shaw's

    50 Boston Tpke
    5 minute drive / 2.57 miles away

    Whole Foods

    3 Mozart Ave
    6 minute drive / 2.93 miles away

    Market Basket

    180-228 Hartford Tpke
    8 minute drive / 3.97 miles away

    Hospitals

    St. Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer Street
    1 minute drive / 0.47 miles away

    Adcare Hospital Of Worcester

    107 Lincoln Street
    3 minute drive / 1.14 miles away

    Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital

    309 Belmont Street
    4 minute drive / 2.14 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    College Square Plaza

    500-702 Southbridge St
    2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

    Southbridge Plaza

    540-544 Southbridge St
    3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

    CVS

    490-500 Grafton St
    3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away

    Portside on the Grid has 5 shopping centers within 1.6 miles.

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage PriceCheapest PriceHighest Price
    Worcester Studio Apartments $1,765$1,150$2,630
    Worcester 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,199$958$4,400
    Worcester 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,630$1,300$4,360
    Worcester 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,417$1,600$4,015
    Worcester 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,584$850$3,580

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