Cheap Homes for Rent in Worcester County, MA from $800 (165 Rentals)

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property at 1 Angell Terrace

$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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1 Angell Terrace

LeicesterMA01524
property at 325 Ashland Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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325 Ashland Ave

SouthbridgeMA01550
property at 6 Oswald St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Oswald St, Unit 1

6 Oswald St
WorcesterMA01607

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property at 176 Maple Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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176 Maple Ave, Unit 2-1

176 Maple Ave
RutlandMA01543
property at 17 Wysocki Dr

$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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17 Wysocki Dr

DudleyMA01571
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
property at 1 Samoset 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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1 Samoset Rd, Unit 2L

1 Samoset Rd
WorcesterMA01604
property at 17 A Peacedale Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 A Peacedale Ave

WorcesterMA01607
property at 740 Central St

$1,600 - $1,800

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$1,600

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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740 Central St

LeominsterMA01453

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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 Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the Hadwen Park neighborhood priced from $1,265. 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 $1,269. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Anwelt Heritage - A 55+ Community1 Bedroom Affordable/Income Restriction1BR,1BA$1,269
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,309
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester County, MA

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Worcester County area is the $0.31 price per square foot 9 Englewood Ave Model at 9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Worcester County apartment is the 50 Whipple St Model at 50 Whipple St, Unit 50 whipple st starting at $2,400 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the College Hill 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.
9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms9 Englewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.31
50 Whipple St, Unit 50 whipple st50 Whipple St3BR,1BA$1.04
Lofts at Lancaster Mills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
308 Plantation St, Unit 3308 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.44
91 Walnut St, Unit 291 Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.40
73 Walnut St, Unit 273 Walnut St3BR,1BA$1.27
35 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #235 Lincoln St2BR,1BA$1.15
68 4th St, Unit Duplex68 4th St2BR,1BA$1.40
173 Myrtle Ave, Unit Unit 2173 Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.31
Moran Square2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester County?

There are currently 1892 Apartments for Rent in Worcester County, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $25,587. There are also 371 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester County ranging from $850 to $5,900.

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 $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,722.

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 $1,650 to $25,587, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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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.

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