Cheap Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA from $400 (29 Rentals)

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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 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 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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48 Water St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

48 Water St

48 Water StWorcester, MA 01604
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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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Lincoln Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Village

37 Pleasant Valley DrWorcester, MA 01605
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Park Plaza on the Grid
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza on the Grid

507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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Portland Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Street Lofts

26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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135 Sterling St
2 Bedroom Apartments

135 Sterling St

135 Sterling StWest Boylston, MA 01583
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Worcester, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $700 to $11,781 with an overall median price of $4,362. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlton City at $1,350, Charlton Depot at $1,350, and North Uxbridge at $1,400. 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$1,350$1,3501
Charlton Depot$1,350$1,3501
North Uxbridge$1,400$1,4001
Morse Hollow$1,825$1,8251
Downtown Southbridge$2,000$1,40012
Globe Village$2,000$1,40016
Sandersdale$2,000$1,60011
Westville Lake$2,000$1,40012
Hilltop Farms$2,185$1,6251
Outer Fitchburg Leominster$2,450$1,07555

Cheapest Available Worcester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the Hadwen Park neighborhood priced from $1,281. Grid District - 50 Franklin in the Biotech Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,281
Grid District - 50 FranklinWS200Studio,1BA$1,325
Stratton Hill Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
44 Byron St1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Sutton EstatesDeluxe Studio-August AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $0.53 price per square foot 90 Lovell St Model at 90 Lovell St, Unit #2 in the in the Beacon Brightly neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the 70 Fox St Model at 70 Fox St, Unit # 2 Fox St starting at $2,300 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Elm Park 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.
90 Lovell St, Unit #290 Lovell St3BR,1BA$0.53
70 Fox St, Unit # 2 Fox St70 Fox St3BR,1BA$0.72
9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms9 Englewood Ave6BR,3BA$0.31
258 Coburn Ave, Unit 1258 Coburn Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.00
274 Plantation St, Unit 3rd Unit274 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.30
3 Malvern Rd, Unit 2nd Floor3 Malvern Rd4BR,1BA$1.50
10 Holstrom Ct, Unit Apt. 210 Holstrom Ct2BR,1BA$1.40
25 Hacker St, Unit 2F25 Hacker St3BR,1BA$1.53
44 Mendon St, Unit 144 Mendon St3BR,1BA$1.15
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65

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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 $1,675.

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 $4,362.

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 95 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 $414 which is $3,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Worcester.

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