
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Worcester, MA from $1,400 (33 Rentals)


34 William St, Unit A

Park Plaza on the Grid

Bancroft On The Grid

5 Allen St, Unit 4

60 Franklin St, Unit 405

60 Franklin St, Unit 401

50 Franklin St, Unit 822
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82 Franklin St, Unit 307

50 Franklin St, Unit 620

507 Main St, Unit 809

507 Main St, Unit 503

50 Franklin St, Unit 929

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24 Lee St, Unit 2

Junction Shop Lofts

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The 6Hundred
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507 Main St, Unit 405

10 Nebraska St, Unit d

70 Southbridge St, Unit 503

Hadley Apartments

Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community

The Cedar House

18 Lancaster St

Matheson Apartments
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Canal Lofts

The Central Building Residences

Catharine Street Apartments

Merrick at the Square

133 Millbury St

Sudbury Street Lofts

33 Hermon

29 Irving St
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Torrey Factory Lofts
Central Business District, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,658 | $1,200 | $2,294 |
Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $1,400 | $2,995 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,700 | $4,400 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $850 | $6,300 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $2,200 | $3,580 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Business District, Worcester, MA
Ranked #9
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,739.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $3,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business 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 11 regular apartments in Central Business 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 Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $433 which is $3,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.