
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Worcester, MA from $1,200 (35 Rentals)


3 State St, Unit B1

Bancroft On The Grid

New Park on the Grid

76 Franklin St, Unit 6

76 Franklin St, Unit 39

76 Franklin St, Unit 17

507 Main St, Unit 402
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76 Franklin St, Unit 16

76 Franklin St, Unit 15

76 Franklin St, Unit 40

Park Plaza on the Grid

Portside on the Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 726

507 Main St, Unit 702

8 Portland St, Unit 304
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50 Franklin St, Unit 416

50 Franklin St, Unit 926

50 Franklin St, Unit 1005

146 Chandler St, Unit Unit 6

50 Franklin St, Unit 210

5-7 Pleasant St

146 Chandler St, Unit Unit 7

Portland on the Grid
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50 Franklin St, Unit 307

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The Reeds

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The Revington

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145 Front at City Square

Houghton On The Grid

Aurora Apartments

Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community

Merrick at the Square
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Kelley Square 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 | $1,682 | $1,200 | $2,315 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $1,400 | $2,995 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,575 | $4,400 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,900 | $6,300 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,850 | $3,580 |
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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 $1,745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Colton Apartments which is listed at $1,200, 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 5 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 $162 which is $2,838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.