Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $900 (66 Rentals)

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property at 14 Prentice St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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14 Prentice St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 74 Rodney St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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74 Rodney St

WorcesterMA01605
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104 Rodney St, Unit 1
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

104 Rodney St, Unit 1

104 Rodney StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 109 Green Hill Pkwy

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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109 Green Hill Pkwy

WorcesterMA01605
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30 Thorne St, Unit 3
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
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30 Thorne St, Unit 3

30 Thorne StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 15 Houghton St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Houghton St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 14 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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14 Orient St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 586 Franklin St

$1,965

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$1,965

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$1,965

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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586 Franklin St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 62 Elliot 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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62 Elliot St

WorcesterMA01605

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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
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8 Seward Street, Unit 3rd Floor
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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8 Seward Street, Unit 3rd Floor

8 Seward StreetWorcester, MA 01604
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80 Delmont Ave
$2,000 - $3,000
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$2,000 - $3,000

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$2,000 - $3,000
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

80 Delmont Ave

80 Delmont AveWorcester, MA 01604
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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
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
property at 631 Franklin St

$2,100 - $2,450

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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631 Franklin St

WorcesterMA01604

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property at 273 Grafton St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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273 Grafton St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 74 Green Hill Pkwy

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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74 Green Hill Pkwy

WorcesterMA01605
property at 191 Eastern Ave

$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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191 Eastern Ave

WorcesterMA01605
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125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2

125 Ingleside AveWorcester, MA 01604
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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
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

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427 Hamilton St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 327 Plantation St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

327 Plantation St, Unit 310

327 Plantation 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 331 Plantation 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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331 Plantation St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 30 Wall 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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30 Wall St

WorcesterMA01604

Worcester's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Worcester and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Kevin Wesley

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 1 Bed unit found at Catharine Street Apartments priced from $1,400. COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,889. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catharine Street Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,889
50 Adams StAD3062BR,2BA$2,025
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Auburn2BR,1BA$2,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.44 price per square foot 308 Plantation St Model at 308 Plantation St, Unit 3 in the in the Biotech Park neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 9 Division St Model at 9 Division St, Unit 3R starting at $2,250 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Worcester 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.
308 Plantation St, Unit 3308 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.44
9 Division St, Unit 3R9 Division St3BR,1BA$1.91
23 Liscomb St, Unit 123 Liscomb St3BR,1BA$2.18
50 Adams StAD3062BR,2BA$1.88
80 Delmont Ave80 Delmont Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSDog Friendly Auburn2BR,1.5BA$2.36
104 Rodney St, Unit 1104 Rodney St2BR,1BA$1.95
81 Merrifield St81 Merrifield St2BR,1BA$2.03
COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Catharine Street Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Worcester, MA

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,400 at Catharine Street 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 $1,889 at COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACE.

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