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42 Vernon St

WorcesterMA01610
property at 60 Fraternal Ave

60 Fraternal Ave

WorcesterMA01606
property at 1 Hitchcock Rd

1 Hitchcock Rd

WorcesterMA01603

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Colton Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,415
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Colton Apartments

588 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 8-10 Allen St

8-10 Allen St

WorcesterMA01610
property at 20 Florence St

20 Florence St

WorcesterMA01610

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property at 74 Highland St

74 Highland St

WorcesterMA01609
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Hadley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Apartments

657 Main StWorcester, MA 01610
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30 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Cedar St

30 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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Reservoir Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reservoir Place

169-171 Mill StWorcester, MA 01603
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9 Mount Vernon
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Mount Vernon

9 Mount Vernon StWorcester, MA 01605
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Whitmarsh Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Whitmarsh Apartments

14-22 Whitmarsh AveWorcester, MA 01606
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21 Heywood St
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Heywood St

21 Heywood StWorcester, MA 01604
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49 Farrar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Farrar Ave

49 Farrar AveWorcester, MA 01604
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Kendrick Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kendrick Arms

15-23 Kendrick AveWorcester, MA 01606
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10 Revere St
1 Bedroom Apartments

10 Revere St

10 Revere StWorcester, MA 01604
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Houghton On The Grid
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Houghton On The Grid

80-82 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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The Cedar House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar House

1-3 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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18 Lancaster St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Lancaster St

18 Lancaster StWorcester, MA 01609
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WPI Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

WPI Townhouses

79 Park AveWorcester, MA 01605
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46-48 Edgeworth St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Edgeworth St

46-48 Edgeworth StWorcester, MA 01605
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48 Water St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

48 Water St

48 Water StWorcester, MA 01604
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Lincoln Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Village

37 Pleasant Valley DrWorcester, MA 01605
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6 Chatham St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Chatham St

6 Chatham StWorcester, MA 01609
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 10/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $739 to $10,897 with an overall median price of $4,355. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlton City at $1,499, Charlton Depot at $1,500, and North Uxbridge at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Worcester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Charlton City$1,500$1,4992
Charlton Depot$1,500$1,5001
North Uxbridge$2,100$8505
Columbus Park Worcester$2,250$85012
Downtown Southbridge$2,350$1,00025
Globe Village$2,350$1,00031
Sandersdale$2,350$1,00023
Westville Lake$2,350$1,00025
Webster Square$2,350$85024
Vernon Hill$2,425$95825

Cheapest Available Worcester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Aurora Apartments in the West Tatnuck neighborhood priced from $1,270. Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the Hadwen Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,281. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,281
Grid District - 50 Franklin0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Merrick at the SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,309
Portside on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,335
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,365
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Worcester 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 apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts starting at $2,540 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Worcester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms9 Englewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.31
Junction Shop Lofts3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor198 Russell St3BR,2BA$1.20
30 Apricot St, Unit 130 Apricot St2BR,1BA$0.65
144 Elm St144 Elm St4BR,1BA$1.32
274 Plantation St, Unit 1ST UNIT274 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.42
10 Holstrom Ct, Unit Apt. 210 Holstrom Ct2BR,1BA$1.27
74 Green Hill Pky, Unit 374 Green Hill Pky2BR,1BA$1.24
43 Olga Ave, Unit Worcestert U Mass near43 Olga Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
45 Wachusett St, Unit 245 Wachusett StStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Worcester Overview

Worcester (colloquially pronounced “Woo-ster” or “Wista”), reinvigorated on the heels of booming Healthcare and Biotech industries, is now the second most populated city in New England, behind Boston and ahead of Providence. With its roots dating back to the 1600’s, it’s one of America’s oldest communities giving it that traditional colonial feel. The city’s centrality to both Massachusetts and greater New England offers Worcester apartment residents the unique opportunity to engage in a wide array of activities both local and afar. If that’s not enough, expect to feel welcomed with a whole heart as that is the city’s official symbol.

Why live in Worcester, MA?

Worcester apartments may be the most convenient place to live within New England as it is located in the dead-center of Massachusetts making an easy trip out to Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and even Connecticut. If the location isn’t enough, then consider the expanding Biotech industry, which brings in thousands of jobs a year at both the academic and practitioner level. With the high concentration of universities (10 in total!) you can expect to be surrounded by highly educated, diverse neighbors who have relocated here from across the country.

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Getting Around Worcester, MA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Worcester?

The cheapest apartment in Worcester is Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Worcester costs $4,355.

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 441 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 $380 which is $3,975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Worcester.

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