
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA from $400 (54 Rentals)
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25 Wyman St, Unit 1. available in June

42 Vernon St

60 Fraternal Ave

Eastview Apartments

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45 Wachusett St, Unit 2

1 Hitchcock Rd

Aurora Apartments

Grid District - 50 Franklin
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30 Apricot St, Unit 1

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17 W Boylston Dr, Unit 3

Merrick at the Square

Portside on the Grid

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Colton Apartments

New Park on the Grid
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20 Florence St
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Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Worcester?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Cheap Worcester Studio Apartments | $1,749 | $1,150 | $2,630 |
Cheap Worcester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $958 | $3,090 |
Cheap Worcester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $1,300 | $4,325 |
Cheap Worcester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $1,600 | $4,015 |
Cheap Worcester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $850 | $3,580 |
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Worcester, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA
Pricing Updated: 10/20/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Charlton City | $1,500 | $1,499 | 2 |
Charlton Depot | $1,500 | $1,500 | 1 |
North Uxbridge | $2,100 | $850 | 5 |
Columbus Park Worcester | $2,250 | $850 | 12 |
Downtown Southbridge | $2,350 | $1,000 | 25 |
Globe Village | $2,350 | $1,000 | 31 |
Sandersdale | $2,350 | $1,000 | 23 |
Westville Lake | $2,350 | $1,000 | 25 |
Webster Square | $2,350 | $850 | 24 |
Vernon Hill | $2,425 | $958 | 25 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aurora Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,281 |
Grid District - 50 Franklin | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Merrick at the Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
Portside on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms | 9 Englewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.31 |
Junction Shop Lofts | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor | 198 Russell St | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
30 Apricot St, Unit 1 | 30 Apricot St | 2BR,1BA | $0.65 |
144 Elm St | 144 Elm St | 4BR,1BA | $1.32 |
274 Plantation St, Unit 1ST UNIT | 274 Plantation St | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
10 Holstrom Ct, Unit Apt. 2 | 10 Holstrom Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
74 Green Hill Pky, Unit 3 | 74 Green Hill Pky | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
43 Olga Ave, Unit Worcestert U Mass near | 43 Olga Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
45 Wachusett St, Unit 2 | 45 Wachusett St | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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Worcester is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city at the heart of central Massachusetts.

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