Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Business District Worcester, MA from $1,000 (60 Rentals)

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Worcester's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 24 Jackson St

$1,564

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$1,564
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$1,564

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Jackson St

WorcesterMA01608

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 17 Federal St

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Federal St, Unit 401

17 Federal St
WorcesterMA01608

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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property at 70 Southbridge St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 Southbridge St, Unit 503

70 Southbridge St
WorcesterMA01608
property at 36 Cedar St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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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 Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $1,283. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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$1,375
Park Plaza on the GridWS200Studio,1BA$1,395
The 6Hundred1x1H1BR,1BA$1,459
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.44 price per square foot 14 Perkins St Model at 14 Perkins St, Unit 2 in the in the Biotech Park neighborhood starting from $2,600. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Perkins St, Unit 214 Perkins St4BR,1BA$1.44
Junction Shop Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
109 Merrifield St, Unit 109 Merrifield St Unit 2109 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.67
5 Seward St, Unit Apt #35 Seward St3BR,1BA$1.24
32 Dix St, Unit 3 bedrooms WPI area32 Dix St3BR,1BA$1.56
112 West St, Unit 3112 West St3BR,1BA$1.54
70 Harrison St, Unit 270 Harrison St3BR,1BA$1.76
8 Seward Street, Unit 3rd Floor8 Seward Street3BR,1BA$1.64
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.84
14 Arthur St, Unit 2 2nd Floor14 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.60

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Central Business District

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

There are currently 457 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $6,300. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $1,075 to $5,950.

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 $1,075 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,303.

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 $1,690 to $6,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester

Written by: Kevin Wesley

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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