Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $600 (25 Rentals)

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property at 11 Schussler Rd

11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609

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property at 148 Ingleside Ave

148 Ingleside Ave

WorcesterMA01604
property at 56 Elm St

56 Elm St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 15 Houghton St

15 Houghton St

WorcesterMA01604

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property at 18 Plantation St

18 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 38-40 Cedar St

38-40 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 36 Cedar St

36 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609

Worcester's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 8 Ashland St

8 Ashland 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. 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$1,200
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,364
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
Portland on the GridWS600Studio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Worcester area is the $1.21 price per square foot 144 Elm St Model at 144 Elm St in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown Worcester apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts starting at $3,089 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Elm Park 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.
144 Elm St144 Elm St4BR,1BA$1.21
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.72
Junction Shop Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
6 Leon St, Unit Leon Street6 Leon St3BR,1BA$1.67
9 Division St, Unit 3R9 Division St3BR,1BA$1.99
119 Rodney St, Unit 2119 Rodney St3BR,1BA$2.09
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.84
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.87
65 West St, Unit 265 West St1BR,1BA$1.75
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Worcester?

There are currently 455 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $958 to $5,800. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Worcester ranging from $690 to $5,800.

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 $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,531.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!