Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (43 Rentals)

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42 Vernon St

WorcesterMA01610
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12 E Shelby St

WorcesterMA01605
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Colton Apartments
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$1,215 - $1,415
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$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,215 - $1,415
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Colton Apartments

588 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 24 Charlton St

24 Charlton St

WorcesterMA01608

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The 6Hundred
$1,548 - $2,483
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$1,533 - $2,468
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$1,548 - $2,483
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The 6Hundred

600 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 13 Sudbury St

13 Sudbury St

WorcesterMA01609
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Hadley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Apartments

657 Main StWorcester, MA 01610
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30 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Cedar St

30 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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9 Mount Vernon
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Mount Vernon

9 Mount Vernon StWorcester, MA 01605
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Houghton On The Grid
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Houghton On The Grid

80-82 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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The Cedar House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar House

1-3 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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18 Lancaster St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Lancaster St

18 Lancaster StWorcester, MA 01609
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Canal Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canal Lofts

48 Water StWorcester, MA 01604
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Merrick at the Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrick at the Square

73 Merrick StWorcester, MA 01609
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6 Chatham St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Chatham St

6 Chatham StWorcester, MA 01609
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133 Millbury St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

133 Millbury St

133 Millbury StWorcester, MA 01610
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Sudbury Street Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sudbury Street Lofts

13 Sudbury StWorcester, MA 01609
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33 Hermon
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33 Hermon

33 Hermon StWorcester, MA 01610
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Downtown Worcester, Worcester, MA Local Guide

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 $1,215. Aurora Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable Downtown Worcester apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,215
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,364
Grid District - 50 Franklin0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
The 6Hundred1x1ArT2-1x11BR,1BA$1,552
Park Plaza on the Grid1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Portland on the GridWS600Studio,1BA$1,650
The RevingtonS1CStudio,1BA$1,780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Worcester 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 Downtown Worcester apartment is the 64 Hamilton St Model at 64 Hamilton St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.72
64 Hamilton St, Unit 2nd Floor64 Hamilton St4BR,1BA$1.85
Junction Shop Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
6 Leon St, Unit Leon Street6 Leon St3BR,1BA$1.67
9 Division St, Unit 3R9 Division St3BR,1BA$1.99
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.79
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.84
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.87
65 West St, Unit 265 West St1BR,1BA$1.75
45 Wachusett St, Unit 245 Wachusett StStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Worcester. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood in Worcester, MA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Worcester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Worcester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Worcester is at Colton Apartments listed at $1,215.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Worcester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Worcester Apartment is $1,364 at The Central Building Residences.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Worcester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Worcester is starting from $1,403 at Merrick at the Square.

What is the most affordable Downtown Worcester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Worcester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Merrick at the Square and starts from $1,945.

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