Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Business District Worcester, MA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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property at 11 Schussler Rd

$690

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$690
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609

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property at 38-40 Cedar St

$1,800

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38-40 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 36 Cedar St

$1,850

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609

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property at 8 Ashland St

$1,900

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$1,900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Ashland 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 1 Bed unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $679. 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
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityStudio1BR,1BA$679
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,364
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,525
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
145 Front at City SquareStudio FloorplansStudio,1BA$1,719
Park Plaza on the GridWA14001BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA

As of January 29, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.72
Junction Shop Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
9 Townsend St, Unit 39 Townsend St4BR,1BA$1.53
37 Vernon St, Unit 237 Vernon St3BR,1BA$1.49
24 Crown St, Unit 324 Crown St3BR,1BA$1.64
61 Vernon St, Unit 3rd Floor61 Vernon St3BR,1BA$1.39
22 Gage St, Unit 322 Gage St3BR,1BA$1.67
6 Leon St, Unit Leon Street6 Leon St3BR,1BA$1.67
65 West St, Unit 265 West St1BR,1BA$1.75
256 Belmont St, Unit 256 Belmont Unit B256 Belmont St2BR,1BA$1.80

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Central Business District, Worcester, MA

Ranked #7

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 449 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA with pricing that ranges from $679 to $4,500. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $690 to $5,800.

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 $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,175.

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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