Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $950 (60 Rentals)

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Eastview Apartments
$1,200 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9

Eastview Apartments

61 Frank StWorcester, MA 01604
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8 Seward Street, Unit B
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

8 Seward Street, Unit B

8 Seward StreetWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 54 Laurel St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

54 Laurel St

WorcesterMA01605
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54 Laurel St
$1,500 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500 - $2,600

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $2,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

54 Laurel St

54 Laurel StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 69 Gage St
$1,580

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,580

Total Monthly Price$1,580
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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69 Gage St

WorcesterMA01605
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266 Belmont St, Unit Third Floor
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

266 Belmont St, Unit Third Floor

266 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 86 Hamilton St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

86 Hamilton St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 109 Green Hill Pkwy
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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109 Green Hill Pkwy

WorcesterMA01605
property at 48 Everard St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

48 Everard St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 52 Atlanta St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

52 Atlanta St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 61 Rodney St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

61 Rodney St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 68 Everard St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

68 Everard St

WorcesterMA01605

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property at 34 Shamrock St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

34 Shamrock St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 25 Almont Ave
$1,890

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,890
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

25 Almont Ave

WorcesterMA01604
property at 41 Everard St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

41 Everard St

WorcesterMA01605
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23 Wilson St, Unit 3rd Floor
$1,925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,925
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

23 Wilson St, Unit 3rd Floor

23 Wilson StWorcester, MA 01604
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Railroad Lofts
$1,950 - $2,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950 - $2,650

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Railroad Lofts

383 Shrewsbury StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 41 Orient St
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

41 Orient St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 5 Brookdale St
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

5 Brookdale St

WorcesterMA01604
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271 Shrewsbury St, Unit 1
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

271 Shrewsbury St, Unit 1

271 Shrewsbury StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 74 Wall St
$1,950 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

74 Wall St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 9 E Shelby St
$1,975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

9 E Shelby St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 16 Everard St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

16 Everard St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 79 Gage St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

79 Gage St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 39 Granby Rd
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

39 Granby Rd

WorcesterMA01604
property at 20 Creston St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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20 Creston St

WorcesterMA01604
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78 Gage St, Unit 2
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

78 Gage St, Unit 2

78 Gage StWorcester, MA 01605
property at 49 Catharine St
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

49 Catharine St

WorcesterMA01605
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100 Wall St
$2,050 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050 - $2,400

Total Monthly PriceVaries
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

100 Wall St

100 Wall StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 12 Normal St
$2,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

12 Normal St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 4 Plum St
$2,095 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,095

Total Monthly Price$2,095
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

4 Plum St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 327 Plantation St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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327 Plantation St, Unit 308

327 Plantation St
WorcesterMA01604
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50 Adams St
$2,100 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

50 Adams St

50 Adams StWorcester, MA 01604
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12 Shamrock St, Unit 2
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

12 Shamrock St, Unit 2

12 Shamrock StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 616 Franklin St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

616 Franklin St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 69 Hamilton St
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

69 Hamilton St

WorcesterMA01604
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7 Rena St
$2,200 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $2,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Rena St

7 Rena StWorcester, MA 01604
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East Side, Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
39 Wall St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,650
Railroad Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.53 price per square foot 327 Hamilton St Model at 327 Hamilton St, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Broadmeadow neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 109 Merrifield St Model at 109 Merrifield St, Unit 109 Merrifield St Unit 2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 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.
327 Hamilton St, Unit Apartment 2327 Hamilton St3BR,1.5BA$1.53
109 Merrifield St, Unit 109 Merrifield St Unit 2109 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.53
46 Channing St, Unit 246 Channing St3BR,1BA$1.73
271 Shrewsbury St, Unit 1271 Shrewsbury St3BR,1BA$1.39
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.87
23 Wilson St, Unit 3rd Floor23 Wilson St3BR,1BA$1.93
266 Belmont St, Unit Third Floor266 Belmont St2BR,1BA$1.60
101 Fairmont Ave, Unit 3101 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
24 Lake Ave, Unit 24 Lake Ave24 Lake Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
39 Wall St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94

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East Side, Worcester, MA

Ranked #42

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 $1,950 at Railroad Lofts.

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 $1,650 at 39 Wall 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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