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Portside on the Grid Apartments

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(774) 317-7354
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8-16 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608

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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
  • $1,350-$1,425 Total Monthly Price

    Total Monthly Price

    Base Rent
    $1,350 - $1,425

    Total Monthly Price
    $1,350 - $1,425
  • 280–315 Square Feet

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Daily Concierge Service
  • Downtown Location
  • Heat
  • Hot Water
  • On site Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Resident Lounge
  • Sewer
  • Trash

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Property Contact Info

Office Hours

MondayBy Appointment
TuesdayBy Appointment
WednesdayBy Appointment
ThursdayBy Appointment
FridayBy Appointment
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Portside on the Grid offers Studio apartments starting from $1,350 and having 280–315 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      WS200

      $1,350

      Studio, 1 Bath, 280 sq ft
      Total Monthly Price

      Total Monthly Price

      Base Rent
      $1,350

      Total Monthly Price
      $1,350
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $1,350Available Now505280
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Unit 505 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Heating

      Fitness & Recreation

      • Fitness Center

      Services

      • Dog Park

      Unique Features

      • Daily Concierge Service
      • Downtown Location
      • Hot Water
      • On site Laundry
      • Pet friendly
      • Resident Lounge
      • Sewer
      • Trash

      Unit 505 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $1,350Total Monthly Price
        Base Rent: $1,350
        Required Monthly Fees: None

      Unit Description

      Live modern and connected in this stylish studio at Portside on The Grid, with heat included for year-round comfort. The bright, open layout and contemporary finishes maximize space, creating an ideal living environment. An updated kitchen and functional living area offer flexibility without sacrificing style. Residents enjoy on-site amenities such as a fitness center, on-site laundry, and easy access to the city. Step outside and you’re in Worcester’s thriving Grid District, just minutes from Union Station, Polar Park, DCU Center, and Worcester Public Market. Portside on The Grid perfectly blends modern comfort with downtown energy—your all-in-one city living solution.

      Model Lease Information

      Price

      • $1,350Total Monthly Price

      WS300

      $1,425

      Studio, 1 Bath, 315 sq ft
      Total Monthly Price

      Total Monthly Price

      Base Rent
      $1,425

      Total Monthly Price
      $1,425
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $1,425Available Now406315
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Unit 406 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • Heating

      Fitness & Recreation

      • Fitness Center

      Services

      • Dog Park

      Unique Features

      • Daily Concierge Service
      • Downtown Location
      • Hot Water
      • On site Laundry
      • Pet friendly
      • Resident Lounge
      • Sewer
      • Trash

      Unit 406 Lease Information

      Unit Price

      • $1,425Total Monthly Price
        Base Rent: $1,425
        Required Monthly Fees: None

      Unit Description

      Live modern and connected in this stylish studio at Portside on The Grid, with heat included for year-round comfort. The bright, open layout and contemporary finishes maximize space, creating an ideal living environment. An updated kitchen and functional living area offer flexibility without sacrificing style. Residents enjoy on-site amenities such as a fitness center, on-site laundry, and easy access to the city. Step outside and you’re in Worcester’s thriving Grid District, just minutes from Union Station, Polar Park, DCU Center, and Worcester Public Market. Portside on The Grid perfectly blends modern comfort with downtown energy—your all-in-one city living solution.

      Model Lease Information

      Price

      • $1,425Total Monthly Price
    Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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

    Fees and Policies

    Ask About Our Fees

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Pet Policies are Negotiable

    Cats
    Allowed
    Dogs
    Allowed

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • Daily Concierge Service
    • Downtown Location
    • Heat
    • Hot Water
    • On site Laundry
    • Parking available
    • Pet friendly
    • Resident Lounge
    • Sewer
    • Trash

    On-Site Services

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

    Community Features

    • Elevator

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Fitness Center

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Instant Hot Water

    Living Area Features

    • Vinyl Flooring
    Google Map

    Map

    8-16 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608

    Getting Around

    • 90 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

      All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

    • 80 / 100 Strong public transit

      Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

    • 50 / 100 Fairly bikeable

      Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

    • 60 / 100 Moderately car friendly

      Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

    Scores provided by Local Logic details

    Getting to Know the Area

    • 90 / 100 Restaurants

      Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Cafes

      Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

    • 90 / 100 Nightlife

      Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

    • 80 / 100 Shopping

      Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

    • 70 / 100 Noise Level

      Few sources of noise nearby

    Scores provided by Local Logic

    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 $1,350. 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 20.1% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Worcester area, and 20.8% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price Here*Neighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,350$1,689-$339-20.1%
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Rent Comparison to the city of Worcester

      FloorplanLowest Price Here*City Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,350$1,704-$354-20.8%
      Prices shown for this property are the Total Monthly Price including Fees.

      Methodology: On 09/26/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 204 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Portside on the Grid (Downtown Worcester), and 310 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 09/26/2026

      * Price shown is Total Monthly Price including fees
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    Nearby Schools

    Chandler Elementary Community

    Worcester School District
    114 Chandler Street
    Public School - Grades K-5 (412 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
    4/10

    Worcester East Middle School

    Worcester School District
    420 Grafton Street
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (781 Students)
    In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
    4/10

    University Pk Campus School

    Worcester School District
    12 Freeland Street
    Public School - Grades 6-12 (224 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
    4/10

    Jacob Hiatt Magnet School

    Worcester School District
    772 Main Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (362 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
    5/10
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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 / 2.6 miles away

    Kohl's

    10 Country Club Blvd
    6 minute drive / 2.88 miles away

    Target

    70 Worcester Providence Tpke
    10 minute drive / 4.73 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Worcester Campus

    19 Foster Street
    1 minute drive / 0.28 miles away

    Becker College - Worcester Campus

    61 Sever St
    2 minute drive / 0.83 miles away

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    100 Institute Road
    3 minute drive / 1.11 miles away

    Groceries

    Shaw's

    50 Boston Tpke
    5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away

    Market Basket

    180-228 Hartford Tpke
    8 minute drive / 4.0 miles away

    Price Chopper

    733 Boston Tpke
    11 minute drive / 5.46 miles away

    Hospitals

    St. Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer Street
    1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

    Adcare Hospital Of Worcester

    107 Lincoln Street
    3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away

    Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital

    309 Belmont Street
    4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    College Square Plaza

    500-702 Southbridge St
    2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away

    Southbridge Plaza

    540-544 Southbridge St
    3 minute drive / 1.03 miles away

    CVS

    490-500 Grafton St
    3 minute drive / 1.15 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 $1,704$1,200$2,640
    Worcester 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,129$950$3,205
    Worcester 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,524$750$4,900
    Worcester 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,578$900$6,000
    Worcester 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,814$2,000$6,300
    Worcester 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,600$3,300$3,900

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