Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Maynard, MA from $1,700 (5 Rentals)

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property at 22-26 Waltham St

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22-26 Waltham St

MaynardMA01754
property at 1 Drummer Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 61 Drummer Rd

$3,180

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$3,180

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

61 Drummer Rd

ActonMA01720

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property at 70 River St

$3,400

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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70 River St

ActonMA01720

Downtown, Maynard, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Worcester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Street Apartments priced from $1,500. Dover Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Dover HeightsThe Concord1BR,1BA$2,125
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Wedgewood Common Apartments in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the The Muir Model at Warner Woods starting at $3,200 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wedgewood Common Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Warner WoodsThe Muir2BR,2BA$2.70
Halstead Maynard Crossing2 Bed/2 Bath-B2A2BR,2BA$3.09
Hemlock Lane ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
The Prescott at ConcordBelmont1BR,1BA$3.86
Dover HeightsThe Concord1BR,1BA$3.27
Rivage at ActonS1AStudio ,1BA$4.56
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Downtown, Maynard, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $8,355. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,700 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,700 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,473.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester

Written by: Kevin Wesley

Worcester is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city at the heart of central Massachusetts.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.