Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Worcester area of Worcester.

property at 11 Schussler Rd

11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609
property at 25 Institute Rd

25 Institute Rd

WorcesterMA01609
property at 87 Endicott St

87 Endicott St

WorcesterMA01610
property at 36 Cedar St

36 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 20 Ashland St

20 Ashland St, Unit 1R

20 Ashland St
WorcesterMA01609
property at 56 Elm St

56 Elm 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 Aurora Apartments priced from $1,270. Grid District - 50 Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Worcester apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Grid District - 50 Franklin0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Merrick at the SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,309
Portside on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,335
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,365
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Park Plaza on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,450
Portland on the GridWS600Studio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Worcester area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,540. The second greatest value Downtown Worcester apartment is the 198 Russell St Model at 198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck 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.
Junction Shop Lofts3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.19
198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor198 Russell St3BR,2BA$1.20
144 Elm St144 Elm St4BR,1BA$1.32
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.72
195 Park Ave, Unit 2195 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.60
43 Olga Ave, Unit Worcestert U Mass near43 Olga Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
144 Russell St, Unit Russell St144 Russell St2BR,1BA$1.58
11 Houghton St, Unit #211 Houghton St3BR,1BA$1.75
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.75
45 Wachusett St, Unit 245 Wachusett StStudio ,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Worcester?

There are currently 449 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $958 to $10,000. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Worcester ranging from $690 to $3,990.

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 $690 to $3,990 with an average monthly rent of $2,036.

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