
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $900 (33 Rentals)
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Catharine Street Apartments

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19 Chilmark St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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58 Windsor St, Unit #1, Unit #1

27 Shelby St, Unit Basement

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81 Merrifield St

74 Rodney St, Unit 1

27 Mt Vernon St
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PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS

100 Wall St

18 Gage St

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30 Hooper St, Unit 2, Unit 2

109 Green Hill Pkwy

30 Hooper St, Unit 2

586 Franklin St

62 Elliot St
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51 Alvarado Ave, Unit 104, Unit 104

27 Shelby St, Unit 3

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69 Catharine St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Asmara Luxury Apartments

74 Green Hill Pkwy

2 Clarendon St, Unit 1

79 Gage St

191 Eastern Ave
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3 Cutler St

9 Mount Vernon

COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACE

132 Coburn Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

11 Dupont St, Unit 2, Unit 2

77 Merrifield St

80 Stanton St, Unit 32, Unit 32

132 Coburn Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
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21 Clarkson St
East Side, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,400 | $2,475 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $1,600 | $3,150 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $2,100 | $2,999 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $2,300 | $3,200 |
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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. PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,039. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catharine Street Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Belmont | 2BR,1BA | $2,039 |
| 100 Wall St | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Railroad Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Asmara Luxury Apartments | R300- 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.83 price per square foot R300- 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Asmara Luxury Apartments in the in the Downtown Worcester neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 69 Catharine St Model at 69 Catharine St, Unit 3 starting at $2,100 with a $1.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara Luxury Apartments | R300- 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| 69 Catharine St, Unit 3 | 69 Catharine St | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 100 Wall St | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 19 Chilmark St, Unit 1 | 19 Chilmark St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 427 Hamilton St, Unit FURNISHED unit 2 | 427 Hamilton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS | Dog Friendly Belmont | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 81 Merrifield St | 81 Merrifield St | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Railroad Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Catharine Street Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Worcester, MA
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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,039 at PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS.
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