
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (78 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Worcester area of Worcester.


15 Hawley St, Unit 2

15 Hawley St, Unit 1

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Colton Apartments

Bancroft On The Grid

New Park on the Grid

76 Franklin St, Unit 6

76 Franklin St, Unit 15

507 Main St, Unit 402

76 Franklin St, Unit 39
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Park Plaza on the Grid

Portside on the Grid

507 Main St, Unit 702

50 Franklin St, Unit 726

8 Portlad St., Unit 506

50 Franklin St, Unit 1005

50 Franklin St, Unit 926

8 Portlad St., Unit 304

76 Franklin St, Unit 40

5-7 Pleasant St
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34 William St, Unit A

50 Franklin St, Unit 210

40 Aetna St, Unit G2

146 Chandler St, Unit 6

76 Franklin St, Unit 19

60 Franklin St, Unit 405

102 Endicott St, Unit 3

5 Allen St, Unit 4

60 Franklin St, Unit 401

50 Franklin St, Unit 307
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50 Franklin St, Unit 620

50 Franklin St, Unit 822

Portland on the Grid

82 Franklin St, Unit 307

507 Main St, Unit 809

60 Franklin St, Unit 305

50 Franklin St, Unit 929

507 Main St, Unit 503

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14 Catharine St

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24 Lee St, Unit 2
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The Reeds

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The 6Hundred

Junction Shop Lofts

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81 Merrifield St

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Edge Worcester

7 Village St, Unit 4

74 Rodney St, Unit 3

119 West St

507 Main St, Unit 405

26 Portland St
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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 | $1,689 | $1,200 | $2,294 |
| Downtown Worcester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $1,500 | $3,015 |
| Downtown Worcester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,600 | $4,400 |
| Downtown Worcester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,750 | $6,300 |
| Downtown Worcester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,900 | $3,580 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Worcester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Worcester area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Colton Apartments priced from $1,200. 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 Downtown Worcester apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Apartments | 0x1Ac T2 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1G | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WA1400 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Portland on the Grid | WS500 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Reeds | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Worcester area is the $1.67 price per square foot 33 Providence St Model at 33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #1 in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Worcester apartment is the 125 Ingleside Ave Model at 125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Worcester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Worcester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #1 | 33 Providence St | 5BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2 | 125 Ingleside Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 23 Shelby St | 23 Shelby St | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 32 John St, Unit 3 | 32 John St | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 30 Thorne St, Unit 3 | 30 Thorne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 5 Cohasset St, Unit 1 | 5 Cohasset St | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 100 Wall St | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 14 Catharine St | 14 Catharine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $1,725.
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 8 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 $446 which is $2,554 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
Written by: Kevin Wesley
Worcester is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city at the heart of central Massachusetts.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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