Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $1,100 (89 Rentals)

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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 $1,350. New Park on the Grid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Downtown Worcester apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,350
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Grid District - 50 Franklin0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Park Plaza on the Grid1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Courthouse Lofts1 Bedroom Annex1BR,1BA$1,775
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,875
The CoveA1Studio,1BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA

As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Worcester area is the $1.85 price per square foot 14 Auburn St Model at 14 Auburn St, Unit unit1 in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown Worcester apartment is the 32 Dix St Model at 32 Dix St, Unit 3 bedroom starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 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.
14 Auburn St, Unit unit114 Auburn St3BR,1BA$1.85
32 Dix St, Unit 3 bedroom32 Dix St3BR,1BA$1.67
81 Merrifield St, Unit 181 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$2.14
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.05
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.75
195 Park Ave, Unit 2nd Floor195 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
38 Columbia St, Unit 338 Columbia St3BR,1BA$2.20
15 Arthur St15 Arthur St2BR,1BA$1.75
Courthouse Lofts2 Bedroom Annex2BR,1BA$2.69
Edge Union Station1BR1BR,1BA$2.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Worcester?

There are currently 436 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $10,000. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Worcester ranging from $1,100 to $5,950.

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 $1,100 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,045.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Worcester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Worcester range from $1,700 to $4,015, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $5,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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