
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA from $1,000 (49 Rentals)


40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave

Eastview Apartments

34 William St, Unit A

40 Aetna St, Unit G2

Park Plaza on the Grid

Bancroft On The Grid

5 Allen St, Unit 4

1004A Main St
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60 Franklin St, Unit 405

60 Franklin St, Unit 401

19 Summerhill Ave

50 Franklin St, Unit 822

82 Franklin St, Unit 307

50 Franklin St, Unit 620

74 Lakewood St

507 Main St, Unit 503

50 Franklin St, Unit 929
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507 Main St, Unit 809

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24 Lee St, Unit 2

1071 W Boylston St

Hadley Apartments

Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community

Reservoir Place

Whitmarsh Apartments

49 Farrar Ave

Kendrick Arms
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10 Revere St

The Cedar House

18 Lancaster St

Matheson Apartments

46-48 Edgeworth St

Canal Lofts

The Central Building Residences

Lincoln Village

Catharine Street Apartments
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Merrick at the Square

133 Millbury St

Sudbury Street Lofts

44 Byron St

33 Hermon

Henry Terrace

47 N Main St, Unit 1F

Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments

48 Sullivan Pl
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16 Gates Ct, Unit 3

1664 Main St

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12 Church St

Mary D. Stone - 62+ Senior Apartments
Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Worcester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Studio Apartments | $1,736 | $1,200 | $2,490 |
| Worcester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,000 | $3,775 |
| Worcester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,550 | $5,190 |
| Worcester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,750 | $7,330 |
| Worcester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $900 | $8,699 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Worcester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Worcester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Worcester is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Worcester?
The cheapest apartment in Worcester is The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Worcester costs $3,387.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Worcester?
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 140 regular apartments in Worcester 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?
Cheap apartments in Worcester have an average cost of $449 which is $2,938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Worcester.
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