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

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property at 27 Mt Vernon St

$1,882

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$1,882

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$1,882

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Mt Vernon St

WorcesterMA01605

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property at 18 Gage St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Gage St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 109 Green Hill Pkwy

$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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109 Green Hill Pkwy

WorcesterMA01605
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 51 Alvarado Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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51 Alvarado Ave, Unit 104, Unit 104

51 Alvarado Ave
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 79 Gage St

$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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79 Gage St

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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property at 3 Cutler St

$2,200 - $2,400

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$2,200

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3 Bedroom Rentals

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3 Cutler St

WorcesterMA01604
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9 Mount Vernon
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9 Mount Vernon

9 Mount Vernon StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 132 Coburn Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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132 Coburn Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

132 Coburn Ave
WorcesterMA01604
property at 11 Dupont St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Dupont St, Unit 2, Unit 2

11 Dupont St
WorcesterMA01604
property at 77 Merrifield St

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

77 Merrifield St

WorcesterMA01605
property at 80 Stanton St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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80 Stanton St, Unit 32, Unit 32

80 Stanton St
WorcesterMA01605
property at 132 Coburn Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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132 Coburn Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

132 Coburn Ave
WorcesterMA01604

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property at 21 Clarkson St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21 Clarkson St

WorcesterMA01604

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catharine Street Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Belmont2BR,1BA$2,039
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2,100
Railroad Lofts1x11BR,1BA$2,250
Asmara Luxury ApartmentsR300- 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Asmara Luxury ApartmentsR300- 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.83
69 Catharine St, Unit 369 Catharine St3BR,1BA$1.83
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.87
19 Chilmark St, Unit 119 Chilmark St2BR,1BA$1.60
427 Hamilton St, Unit FURNISHED unit 2427 Hamilton St2BR,1BA$2.55
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSDog Friendly Belmont2BR,1BA$2.38
81 Merrifield St81 Merrifield St2BR,1BA$2.03
Railroad Lofts1x11BR,1BA$2.75
Catharine Street Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$3.11

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East Side, Worcester, MA

Ranked #31

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,039 at PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTS.

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