Cheap Homes for Rent in Worcester County, MA from $800 (169 Rentals)

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property at 199 Oak St

$1,050

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$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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199 Oak St

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 5-7 Greenwood St

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5-7 Greenwood St, Unit B

5-7 Greenwood St
GardnerMA01440

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property at 17 A Peacedale Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 A Peacedale Ave

WorcesterMA01607

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property at 2 Warsaw Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Warsaw Ave

DudleyMA01571
property at 24 Jackson St

$1,564

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$1,564
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$1,564

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Jackson St

WorcesterMA01608
property at 740 Central St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453
property at 15 Old Faith Rd

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Old Faith Rd, Unit 15 A

15 Old Faith Rd
ShrewsburyMA01545

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property at 29 William St

$1,600

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$1,600
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 William St, Unit 22

29 William St
WorcesterMA01609

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Cheapest Available Worcester County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Worcester County, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Elmwood in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood priced from $1,195. Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the Hadwen Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ElmwoodOne Bedroom One Bathroom - Workforce1BR,1BA$1,195
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,265
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,348
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Park Plaza on the GridWS200Studio,1BA$1,395
Heritage Gardens1BRG1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester County, MA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Worcester County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 19 Grafton St Model at 19 Grafton St, Unit Welcome home! in the in the Route 9 Corridor neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Worcester County apartment is the 172 Mechanic St Model at 172 Mechanic St, Unit Number 1 starting at $2,250 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Sandersdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Worcester County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Grafton St, Unit Welcome home!19 Grafton St2BR,2.5BA$1.23
172 Mechanic St, Unit Number 1172 Mechanic St4BR,1BA$1.13
80 Delmont Ave, Unit 280 Delmont Ave4BR,2BA$1.45
14 Perkins St, Unit 214 Perkins St4BR,1BA$1.44
Lofts at Lancaster Mills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Riverside Commons2 bedroom Market2BR,1BA$0.99
5 Seward St, Unit Apt #35 Seward St3BR,1BA$1.24
35 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #235 Lincoln St2BR,1BA$1.15
Junction Shop Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
12 Auclair St, Unit 412 Auclair St3BR,1BA$1.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester County?

There are currently 1856 Apartments for Rent in Worcester County, MA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $25,587. There are also 405 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester County ranging from $850 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Worcester County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Worcester County ranges from $850 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,838.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Worcester County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Worcester County range from $900 to $25,587, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

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