Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Worcester, MA from $400 (117 Rentals)

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The 6Hundred
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$1,493 - $1,896
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The 6Hundred

600 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 12 Benefit St

$1,498

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$1,498

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12 Benefit St

WorcesterMA01610

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property at 5-7 Pleasant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5-7 Pleasant St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 507 Main St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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507 Main St

WorcesterMA01608

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property at 26 Portland St

$1,650 - $1,825

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 14

26 Portland St

WorcesterMA01608
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14 Catharine St
$1,700
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$1,700

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14 Catharine St

14 Catharine StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 7 Cottage St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Cottage St

WorcesterMA01609

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property at 50 Franklin St

$1,700 - $1,800

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$1,700

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50 Franklin St

WorcesterMA01608
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Edge Worcester
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$1,750 - $3,350
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$1,750 - $3,350

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$1,750 - $3,350
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Edge Worcester

8 Grafton StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 119 West St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

119 West St

WorcesterMA01609

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Central Business District, Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Colton Apartments priced from $1,200. 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 Central Business District apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,200
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,309
The Grid District0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The 6Hundred1x1G1BR,1BA$1,522
Park Plaza on the GridWA14001BR,1BA$1,595
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
The ReedsA3Studio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.67 price per square foot 33 Providence St Model at 33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #1 in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 125 Ingleside Ave Model at 125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Worcester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #133 Providence St5BR,1BA$1.67
125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2125 Ingleside Ave3BR,1BA$1.55
23 Shelby St23 Shelby St3BR,1BA$1.53
32 John St, Unit 332 John St4BR,1BA$1.83
30 Thorne St, Unit 330 Thorne St2BR,1BA$1.59
5 Cohasset St, Unit 15 Cohasset St3BR,1BA$1.86
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.84
14 Catharine St14 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.70
47 Everard St, Unit Daylight basement apartment47 Everard St2BR,1BA$1.89
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1.79

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Central Business District, Worcester, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,725.

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 $3,000.

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 12 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 $496 which is $2,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester

Written by: Kevin Wesley

Worcester is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city at the heart of central Massachusetts.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.