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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community
2 Lincoln StWorcester, MA 01609
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Worcester, MA from $400 (42 Rentals)
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42 Vernon St
WorcesterMA01610
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Colton Apartments
588 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
78 Elm St
WorcesterMA01609
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$1,270
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Studio Apartments Available NowAurora Apartments
660 Main StWorcester, MA 01610
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Studio Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityPortside on the Grid
8-16 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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Studio Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityNew Park on the Grid
74-78 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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254 Grafton St, Unit 2
254 Grafton StWorcester, MA 01604
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34 Irving St
WorcesterMA01609
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50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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Worcester's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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25 Columbia St
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 | $1,830 | $1,200 | $2,340 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $679 | $2,960 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $1,400 | $4,225 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,800 | $6,100 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $2,000 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $679. Colton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Aurora Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Portland on the Grid | WS600 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1DR1T3-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,708 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,089. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts starting at $2,080 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck 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. |
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| Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
| Junction Shop Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 84 Chatham St, Unit 2 | 84 Chatham St | 4BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 9 Townsend St, Unit 3 | 9 Townsend St | 4BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 37 Vernon St, Unit 2 | 37 Vernon St | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 6 Caroline St, Unit Caroline #3 | 6 Caroline St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 6 Leon St, Unit Leon Street | 6 Leon St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 51 Catharine St, Unit 2 | 51 Catharine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 65 West St, Unit 2 | 65 West St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 254 Grafton St, Unit 2 | 254 Grafton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $1,708.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,888.
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 19 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 $145 which is $2,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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