
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $1,400 (35 Rentals)


158B Beacon St

158B Beacon St

Catharine Street Apartments

24 Charlton St, Unit 16

34 William St, Unit A

Bancroft On The Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 421
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60 Franklin St, Unit 401

507 Main St, Unit 303

82 Franklin St, Unit 307

50 Franklin St, Unit 822

50 Franklin St, Unit 620

Park Plaza on the Grid

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The 6Hundred

507 Main St, Unit 503
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50 Franklin St, Unit 929

50 Franklin St, Unit 820

507 Main St, Unit 1006

Junction Shop Lofts

531 Main St, Unit 410M, Unit 410M

507 Main St, Unit 401

Portside on the Grid

Hadley Apartments
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Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community

The Cedar House

18 Lancaster St

Matheson Apartments

Canal Lofts

The Central Building Residences

Merrick at the Square

133 Millbury St
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Sudbury Street Lofts

33 Hermon

Torrey Factory Lofts
Downtown Worcester, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Worcester?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Worcester Studio Apartments | $1,681 | $1,200 | $2,315 |
Downtown Worcester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,400 | $2,995 |
| Downtown Worcester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $1,550 | $4,400 |
| Downtown Worcester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,742 | $6,300 |
| Downtown Worcester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,850 | $3,580 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Worcester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Worcester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Worcester is under $1,797.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Worcester?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Worcester is The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Downtown Worcester costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Worcester?
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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Worcester 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 Downtown Worcester?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Worcester have an average cost of $154 which is $2,846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Worcester.
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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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.