
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Worcester, MA from $444 (136 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Arts District area of Worcester.


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37 Coral St, Unit 37 Coral Street

776 Main St, Unit 16

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3 Cheney St, Unit 2

50 Franklin St, Unit 404

50 Franklin St, Unit 402

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Bancroft On The Grid

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New Park on the Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 504

50 Franklin St, Unit 1018
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507 Main St, Unit 502

507 Main St, Unit 402

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Park Plaza on the Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 1024

50 Franklin St, Unit 626

50 Franklin St, Unit 422

50 Franklin St, Unit 906

50 Franklin St, Unit 916

8 Portland St, Unit 506

8-16 Portlad St., Unit 406
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8 Portland St, Unit 505

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Portside on the Grid

60 Franklin St, Unit 302

60 Franklin St, Unit 203

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Chatham Street Lofts

50 Franklin St, Unit 216

123 Mayfield St

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45 Millbury St, Unit #8

76 Franklin St, Unit 107

54 Laurel St
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54 Laurel St

50 Franklin St, Unit 331

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16 Gates St, Unit SI FL1-ID1593938P

76 Franklin St, Unit 19

507 Main St, Unit 1109

50 Franklin St, Unit 217

50 Franklin St, Unit 412

69 Gage St

50 Franklin St, Unit 1019

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Portland on the Grid
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50 Franklin St, Unit 407

26 Portland St, Unit 135

50 Franklin St, Unit 708

12 Benefit St

507 Main St, Unit 907

507 Main St, Unit 1007

26 Portland St, Unit 131

50 Franklin St, Unit 829

82 Franklin St, Unit 207

50 Franklin St, Unit 624
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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 | $1,696 | $1,150 | $2,640 |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,500 | $2,975 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,150 | $4,900 |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $950 | $6,100 |
| Arts District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $2,000 | $3,675 |
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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 3 Marston Way priced from $1,250. Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,283. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Marston Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 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 | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Portside on the Grid | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 24 Charlton St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Chatham Street Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, MA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.73 price per square foot 70 Seymour St Model at 70 Seymour St in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 109 Merrifield St Model at 109 Merrifield St, Unit 109 Merrifield St Unit 2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Biotech Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Seymour St | 70 Seymour St | 4BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 109 Merrifield St, Unit 109 Merrifield St Unit 2 | 109 Merrifield St | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 12 Hillside St, Unit 3 | 12 Hillside St | 4BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Junction Shop Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 5 Dayton Pl, Unit 1 | 5 Dayton Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 81 Merrifield St | 81 Merrifield St | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 123 Endicott St, Unit #2 | 123 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Mendel Block | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 $1,450.
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 $2,200.
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 $264 which is $1,936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.
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