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Colton Apartments
588 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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43 Austin St, Unit 42
43 Austin StWorcester, MA 01609
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Grid District
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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74-78 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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76 Franklin St, Unit 6
76 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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76 Franklin St, Unit 39
76 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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76 Franklin St, Unit 15
76 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main St, Unit 402
507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main St, Unit 702
507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 14Portside on the Grid
8-16 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Plaza on the Grid
507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin St, Unit 726
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin St, Unit 926
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin St, Unit 1005
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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76 Franklin St, Unit 40
76 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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8 Portland St, Unit 304
8 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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The 6Hundred
600 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
12 Benefit St
WorcesterMA01610
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34 William St, Unit A
34 William StWorcester, MA 01609
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50 Franklin St, Unit 210
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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40 Aetna St, Unit G2
40 Aetna StWorcester, MA 01604
5-7 Pleasant St
WorcesterMA01609
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5 Allen St, Unit 4
5 Allen StWorcester, MA 01610
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60 Franklin St, Unit 401
60 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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82 Franklin St, Unit 307
82 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPortland on the Grid
26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin St, Unit 307
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin St, Unit 620
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin St, Unit 822
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
507 Main St
WorcesterMA01608
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507 Main St, Unit 809
507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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60 Franklin St, Unit 305
60 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin St, Unit 929
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main St, Unit 503
507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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101 Fairmont Ave, Unit 2
101 Fairmont AveWorcester, MA 01604
7 Cottage St
WorcesterMA01609
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24 Lee St, Unit 2
24 Lee StWorcester, MA 01602
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14 Catharine St
14 Catharine StWorcester, MA 01605
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47 Everard St, Unit Daylight basement apartment
47 Everard StWorcester, MA 01605
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$1,725 - $2,800
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Reeds
17 Hermon StWorcester, MA 01610
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 17Junction Shop Lofts
64 Beacon StWorcester, MA 01610
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81 Merrifield St
81 Merrifield StWorcester, MA 01605
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Edge Worcester
8 Grafton StWorcester, MA 01604
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74 Rodney St, Unit 3
74 Rodney StWorcester, MA 01605
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7 Village St, Unit 4
7 Village StWorcester, MA 01604
119 West St
WorcesterMA01609
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Residences on Madison
5 Madison StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main St, Unit 405
507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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26 Portland St
26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
174 Ingleside Ave
WorcesterMA01604
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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 | $1,698 | $1,200 | $2,294 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $1,493 | $3,145 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,778 | $1,498 | $4,400 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,750 | $6,300 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $1,700 | $3,580 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| The Grid District | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1G | 1BR,1BA | $1,522 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WA1400 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Reeds | A3 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #1 | 33 Providence St | 5BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2 | 125 Ingleside Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 23 Shelby St | 23 Shelby St | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 32 John St, Unit 3 | 32 John St | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 30 Thorne St, Unit 3 | 30 Thorne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 5 Cohasset St, Unit 1 | 5 Cohasset St | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 14 Catharine St | 14 Catharine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 47 Everard St, Unit Daylight basement apartment | 47 Everard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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.
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