Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $1,500 (42 Rentals)

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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

Available Jul 1

24 Jackson St

WorcesterMA01608

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property at 29 William St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 William St, Unit 22

29 William St
WorcesterMA01609

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 254 Belmont St

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

254 Belmont St

WorcesterMA01604

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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

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36 Cedar St, Unit 1

36 Cedar St
WorcesterMA01609

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,200
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,309
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The 6Hundred1x1H1BR,1BA$1,554
Park Plaza on the GridWA14001BR,1BA$1,595
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
The ReedsA3Studio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA

As of June 14, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #133 Providence St5BR,1BA$1.67
125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2125 Ingleside Ave3BR,1BA$1.55
23 Shelby St23 Shelby St3BR,1BA$1.53
32 John St, Unit 332 John St4BR,1BA$1.83
30 Thorne St, Unit 330 Thorne St2BR,1BA$1.59
5 Cohasset St, Unit 15 Cohasset St3BR,1BA$1.86
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.84
14 Catharine St14 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.70
47 Everard St, Unit Daylight basement apartment47 Everard St2BR,1BA$1.89
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Worcester?

There are currently 461 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,300. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Worcester ranging from $1,564 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Worcester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Worcester ranges from $1,564 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,497.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.