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11 Schussler Rd
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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 New Park on the Grid priced from $1,250. Aurora Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Grid District - 50 Franklin0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Merrick at the SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,309
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,365
Portside on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,365
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575
Park Plaza on the GridWS500Studio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA

As of September 10, 2025 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 46 Channing St Model at 46 Channing St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 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.
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.72
46 Channing St, Unit 146 Channing St3BR,1BA$1.53
23 Shelby St, Unit 123 Shelby St3BR,1BA$1.45
60 Townsend St, Unit 360 Townsend St3BR,1BA$1.85
62 Hamilton St, Unit 1st Floor62 Hamilton St3BR,1BA$1.69
81 Merrifield St, Unit 181 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.92
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.75
14 Arthur St, Unit 2 2nd Floor14 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.75
7 Dartmouth St, Unit 37 Dartmouth St2BR,1BA$1.75
35 William St35 William St2BR,1BA$1.70

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Central Business District, Worcester, MA

Ranked #39

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Business District?

There are currently 450 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $10,000. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $690 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Business District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Business District ranges from $690 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,702.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Business District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Business District range from $1,900 to $4,015, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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