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

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9 Branch St, Unit 3

14 Prentice St

27 Shelby St

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47 Everard St, Unit Daylight basement apartment

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81 Merrifield St

74 Rodney St

78 Waverly St

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104 Rodney St, Unit 1
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PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS

100 Wall St

109 Green Hill Pkwy

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30 Thorne St, Unit 3

30 Hooper St

34 Shamrock St

15 Houghton St

14 Orient St

586 Franklin St

62 Elliot St
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308 Plantation St

27 Shelby St

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8 Seward Street, Unit 3rd Floor

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80 Delmont Ave

74 Wall St

249 Lincoln St

50 Adams St

79 Gage St

69 Catharine St

631 Franklin St
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273 Grafton St

Railroad Lofts

74 Green Hill Pkwy

90 Stanton St

51 Alvarado Ave

191 Eastern Ave

25 Coburn Ave

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125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2

1 Ashton St

2 Clarendon St
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31 Chrome St

427 Hamilton St

327 Plantation St, Unit 310

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9 Division St, Unit 3R

10 Marshall St

99 E Central St

12 E Shelby St

331 Plantation St

30 Wall St

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308 Plantation St, Unit 3
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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 | $1,853 | $1,400 | $2,300 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,550 | $2,895 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,800 | $3,200 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catharine Street Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACE | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,889 |
| 50 Adams St | AD306 | 2BR,2BA | $2,025 |
| PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS | The Auburn | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Plantation St, Unit 3 | 308 Plantation St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 9 Division St, Unit 3R | 9 Division St | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 23 Liscomb St, Unit 1 | 23 Liscomb St | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 50 Adams St | AD306 | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 80 Delmont Ave | 80 Delmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS | Dog Friendly Auburn | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.36 |
| 104 Rodney St, Unit 1 | 104 Rodney St | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 81 Merrifield St | 81 Merrifield St | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACE | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Catharine Street Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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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 $1,889 at COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACE.
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