
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Worcester, MA from $400 (109 Rentals)
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43 Austin St, Unit 42

50 Franklin St, Unit 404

Bancroft On The Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 602

776 Main St

New Park on the Grid

82 Franklin St, Unit 202

82 Franklin St, Unit 406

507 Main St, Unit 402
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Park Plaza on the Grid

82 Franklin St, Unit 205

76 Franklin St, Unit 29

76 Franklin St, Unit 25

8 Portland St, Unit 506

76 Franklin St, Unit 21

Portside on the Grid

507 Main St, Unit 301

8-16 Portlad St., Unit 406

8 Portland St, Unit 505
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60 Franklin St, Unit 203

60 Franklin St, Unit 302

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The 6Hundred

24 Charlton St, Unit 10

24 Charlton St, Unit 12

75 Chatham St, Unit 4

50 Franklin St, Unit 331

507 Main St, Unit 206

76 Franklin St, Unit 19

60 Franklin St, Unit 405
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69 Ward St, Unit 1

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16 Charlotte St

102 Endicott St, Unit 3

50 Franklin St, Unit 808

50 Franklin St, Unit 929

82 Franklin St, Unit 207

50 Franklin St, Unit 407

26 Portland St, Unit 223

507 Main St, Unit 803

50 Franklin St, Unit 624
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26 Portland St, Unit 225

26 Portland St, Unit 131

50 Franklin St, Unit 722

10 1/2 Ellsworth St

507 Main St, Unit 503

50 Franklin St, Unit 307

Portland on the Grid

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Residences on Madison

60 Franklin St, Unit 305

507 Main St, Unit 809
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Arts District, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arts District?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,723 | $1,275 | $2,640 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,176 | $1,400 | $2,995 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,705 | $1,600 | $4,900 |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $900 | $4,290 |
| Arts District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $2,200 | $3,580 |
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There are currently 109 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Arts District Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $1,283. The Central Building Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,292. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,283 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Portside on the Grid | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Residences on Madison | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,684 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, MA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.67 price per square foot 33 Providence St Model at 33 Providence St in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 70 Seymour St Model at 70 Seymour St starting at $2,600 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Providence St | 33 Providence St | 5BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 70 Seymour St | 70 Seymour St | 4BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 72 Fairfax Rd, Unit 1 | 72 Fairfax Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 16 Hillside St, Unit 16 Hillside Ave unit 2 | 16 Hillside St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 70 Harrison St, Unit 2 | 70 Harrison St | 3BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Junction Shop Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 32 Dix St, Unit 3 bedrooms WPI area | 32 Dix St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 32 John St, Unit 3 | 32 John St | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $1,684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $3,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts District?
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 37 regular apartments in Arts District 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 Arts District?
Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $385 which is $2,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.
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