Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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9 Mount Vernon
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Mount Vernon

9 Mount Vernon StWorcester, MA 01605
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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 1 Bed unit found at Ledgewood Court Apartments priced from $1,650. 127 Highland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACETwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.00 price per square foot 258 Coburn Ave Model at 258 Coburn Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Broadmeadow neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 274 Plantation St Model at 274 Plantation St, Unit 3rd Unit starting at $2,100 with a $1.30 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.
258 Coburn Ave, Unit 1258 Coburn Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.00
274 Plantation St, Unit 3rd Unit274 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.30
82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 282 Green Hill Pky4BR,1BA$1.67
81 Merrifield St, Unit 381 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.92
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.96
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.75
76 Fairmont Ave, Unit 276 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65
10 E Shelby St, Unit 210 E Shelby St2BR,1BA$2.11
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.20

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East Side, Worcester, MA

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Worcester, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Ledgewood Court Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in East Side costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Side?

Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $990 which is $2,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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