Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $900 (57 Rentals)

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property at 109 Green Hill Pkwy

$1,350 - $1,795

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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109 Green Hill Pkwy

WorcesterMA01605
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81 Merrifield St
$1,750 - $2,250
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$1,750 - $2,250

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$1,750 - $2,250
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

81 Merrifield St

81 Merrifield StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 34 Shamrock St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Shamrock St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 68 Everard St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

68 Everard St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 41 Orient St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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41 Orient St

WorcesterMA01604
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23 Wilson St, Unit 3rd Floor
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

23 Wilson St, Unit 3rd Floor

23 Wilson StWorcester, MA 01604
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8 Seward Street, Unit 3rd Floor
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

8 Seward Street, Unit 3rd Floor

8 Seward StreetWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 52 Atlanta St

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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52 Atlanta St

WorcesterMA01604

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31 Orne St, Unit 2
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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31 Orne St, Unit 2

31 Orne StWorcester, MA 01605
property at 96 Stanton St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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96 Stanton St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 91 Stanton St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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91 Stanton St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 308 Plantation St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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308 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 74 Wall St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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74 Wall St

WorcesterMA01604
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Railroad Lofts
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$2,025 - $2,900
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$2,025 - $2,900

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Railroad Lofts

383 Shrewsbury StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 49 Catharine St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49 Catharine St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 79 Gage St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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79 Gage St

WorcesterMA01605

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19 Wilson St, Unit 2nd Floor
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

19 Wilson St, Unit 2nd Floor

19 Wilson StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 331 Plantation St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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331 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01604
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7 Rena St
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Rena St

7 Rena StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 273 Grafton St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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273 Grafton St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 31 Chrome St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Chrome St

WorcesterMA01604

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property at 427 Hamilton St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 15, 2027

427 Hamilton St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 12 E Shelby St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 E Shelby St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 69 E Central St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69 E Central St

WorcesterMA01605
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27 McKinley Rd, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

27 McKinley Rd, Unit 2

27 McKinley RdWorcester, MA 01605
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11 Groton Pl, Unit 2
$2,400
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$2,400

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$2,400
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

11 Groton Pl, Unit 2

11 Groton PlWorcester, MA 01604
property at 616 Franklin St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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616 Franklin St

WorcesterMA01604
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9 Mount Vernon
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Mount Vernon

9 Mount Vernon StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 755 Franklin St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 Franklin St, Unit 2

755 Franklin St
WorcesterMA01604

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East Side, Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Worcester, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at 50 Adams St priced from $1,950. 42-44 Gage St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
50 Adams StAD3062BR,2BA$1,950
42-44 Gage St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2,025
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSDog Friendly Auburn2BR,1BA$2,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.12 price per square foot 1 Winneconnett Rd Model at 1 Winneconnett Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Biotech Park neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 5 Seward St Model at 5 Seward St, Unit Apt #3 starting at $1,800 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Biotech Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1 Winneconnett Rd, Unit 11 Winneconnett Rd3BR,2.5BA$2.12
5 Seward St, Unit Apt #35 Seward St3BR,1BA$1.24
7 Rena St7 Rena St3BR,1BA$1.57
12 Seward St, Unit 12 Seward Street12 Seward St3BR,1BA$1.83
31 Orne St, Unit 231 Orne St3BR,1BA$1.67
50 Adams StAD3032BR,2BA$2.08
101 Fairmont Ave, Unit 2101 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
42-44 Gage St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2.13
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Auburn2BR,1.5BA$2.35
81 Merrifield St81 Merrifield St2BR,1BA$2.03

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East Side, Worcester, MA

Ranked #46

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,950 at 50 Adams St.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 42-44 Gage St and starts from $2,025.

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