
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Worcester County, MA from $400 (123 Rentals)
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25 Wyman St

331 Main St

62 Lakewood St, Unit 2

20 Main St

14 Myrtle Ave

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114 Grove St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Heritage Gardens

Presidential Park Apartments

Leominster Gardens
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28 Brookside Ave

548 Pleasant St

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Colton Apartments

Eastview Apartments

Residences at the Park

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250 Spring Cir, Unit 2, Unit 2

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Baldwinville School Apartments

3 State St, Unit B1

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52 Johnson St, Unit 52 rear 1st floor, Unit 52 rear 1st floor

Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments
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Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community

36 Lake St, Unit 1

3 E Main St, Unit 1L

54 Fox St

Riverside Commons

24 Mechanic St

45 Greenwood St

300 Main St

290 Central St

Bancroft On The Grid
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New Park on the Grid

76 Franklin St, Unit 6

76 Franklin St, Unit 39

76 Franklin St, Unit 15

76 Franklin St, Unit 17

19 Mc Donald St

507 Main St, Unit 402

87 Chestnut St

206 Shepard Rd

62 W Main St
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76 Franklin St, Unit 16

50 Summer St

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41 N Quinsigamond Ave

Catharine Street Apartments

76 Franklin St, Unit 40

Westminster Senior Residences 62+

Park Plaza on the Grid

Portside on the Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 726

507 Main St, Unit 702
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Worcester County, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Worcester County?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County Studio Apartments | $1,776 | $1,000 | $2,989 |
| Worcester County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $650 | $4,045 |
| Worcester County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,400 | $4,800 |
| Worcester County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Worcester County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Worcester County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $3,000 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Worcester County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Worcester County, MA is a Studio unit found at Colton Apartments in the West Tatnuck neighborhood priced from $1,200. Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community in the West Fitchburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,262. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction | 1BR,1BA | $1,262 |
| Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester County, MA
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Worcester County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 58 Houghton St Model at 58 Houghton St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Worcester neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Worcester County apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Lofts at Lancaster Mills starting at $2,045 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Worcester County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Houghton St, Unit 2 | 58 Houghton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Lofts at Lancaster Mills | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 308 Plantation St, Unit 3 | 308 Plantation St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 32 Douglas St, Unit Apt 2 | 32 Douglas St | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 260 Walton St, Unit 2 | 260 Walton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Moran Square | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2 | 41 Hollywood St. | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 259 High St, Unit 1 | 259 High St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 114 Grove St, Unit 2 | 114 Grove St | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Worcester County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Worcester County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Worcester County is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Worcester County?
The cheapest apartment in Worcester County is Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community which is listed at $1,262, while the average apartment in Worcester County costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Worcester County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Worcester County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Worcester County?
Cheap apartments in Worcester County have an average cost of $110 which is $2,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Worcester County.
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