Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Worcester, MA from $444 (160 Rentals)

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property at 11 Schussler Rd
$725

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Base Rent$725

Total Monthly Price$725
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609
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Bancroft On The Grid
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$1,295 - $2,395

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Base Rent$1,295 - $2,395

Total Monthly Price$1,295 - $2,395
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bancroft On The Grid

50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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Chatham Street Lofts
$1,450 - $3,085

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Base Rent$1,450 - $3,085

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $3,085
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chatham Street Lofts

6 Chatham StWorcester, MA 01609
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54 Laurel St
$1,500 - $2,600

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Base Rent$1,500 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $2,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

54 Laurel St

54 Laurel StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 54 Laurel St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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54 Laurel St

WorcesterMA01605
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45 Millbury St, Unit #8
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

45 Millbury St, Unit #8

45 Millbury StWorcester, MA 01610
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8 Seward Street, Unit B
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

8 Seward Street, Unit B

8 Seward StreetWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 69 Gage St
$1,580

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Base Rent$1,580

Total Monthly Price$1,580
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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69 Gage St

WorcesterMA01605
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Portland on the Grid
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$1,595 - $2,500

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Base Rent$1,595 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,595 - $2,500
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Portland on the Grid

26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 51 Cutler St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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51 Cutler St

WorcesterMA01604

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property at 12 Benefit St
$1,600 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
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12 Benefit St

WorcesterMA01610
property at 5-7 Pleasant St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5-7 Pleasant 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 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 Central Business District apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3 Marston Way0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,283
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Portside on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,425
24 Charlton St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Chatham Street LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.16 price per square foot 11 Groton Pl Model at 11 Groton Pl, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Worcester neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 14 Perkins St Model at 14 Perkins St, Unit 2 starting at $2,600 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Biotech Park 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.
11 Groton Pl, Unit 211 Groton Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.16
14 Perkins St, Unit 214 Perkins St4BR,1BA$1.44
46 Channing St, Unit 246 Channing St3BR,1BA$1.73
109 Merrifield St, Unit 109 Merrifield St Unit 2109 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.53
271 Shrewsbury St, Unit 1271 Shrewsbury St3BR,1BA$1.39
16 Westminster St, Unit 216 Westminster St2BR,1BA$1.62
Junction Shop Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.87
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.80
101 Fairmont Ave, Unit 3101 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.70

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at 3 Marston Way listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $1,292 at The Central Building Residences.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $1,650 at 39 Wall St.

What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 20 Eden St and starts from $1,950.

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