Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $600 (30 Rentals)

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property at 11 Schussler Rd

$690

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$690
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609

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property at 148 Ingleside Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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148 Ingleside Ave

WorcesterMA01604
property at 38-40 Cedar St

$1,800

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38-40 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609

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property at 36 Cedar St

$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 8 Ashland St

$1,900

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$1,900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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 1 Bed unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $679. Colton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Worcester apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityStudio1BR,1BA$679
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$1,525
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
145 Front at City SquareStudio FloorplansStudio,1BA$1,719
Park Plaza on the GridWA14001BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA

As of January 21, 2026 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 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts starting at $2,080 with a $1.32 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.
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.72
Junction Shop Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
9 Townsend St, Unit 39 Townsend St4BR,1BA$1.53
37 Vernon St, Unit 237 Vernon St3BR,1BA$1.49
61 Vernon St, Unit 3rd Floor61 Vernon St3BR,1BA$1.39
24 Crown St, Unit 324 Crown St3BR,1BA$1.71
6 Caroline St, Unit Caroline #36 Caroline St2BR,1BA$1.38
6 Leon St, Unit Leon Street6 Leon St3BR,1BA$1.67
22 Gage St, Unit Unit 322 Gage St3BR,1BA$1.67
51 Catharine St, Unit 251 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.73

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Worcester?

There are currently 458 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $679 to $4,325. There are also 59 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 $2,560.

Expert Rental Resources

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