Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $1,700 (17 Rentals)

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property at 755 Franklin St

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 Franklin St, Unit 2

755 Franklin St
WorcesterMA01604

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property at 39 Dartmouth St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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39 Dartmouth St

WorcesterMA01604
property at 51 Alvarado Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

51 Alvarado Ave

WorcesterMA01604
property at 264 Belmont St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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264 Belmont St, Unit 2

264 Belmont St
WorcesterMA01604

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property at 3 Seward St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Seward St

WorcesterMA01604

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property at 43 Orient St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43 Orient St, Unit 1

43 Orient 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 2 Beds unit found at 50 Adams St priced from $1,950. 42-44 Gage St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
50 Adams StAD3062BR,2BA$1,950
42-44 Gage St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2,025
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSDog Friendly Auburn2BR,1BA$2,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, MA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.12 price per square foot 1 Winneconnett Rd Model at 1 Winneconnett Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Biotech Park neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 5 Seward St Model at 5 Seward St, Unit Apt #3 starting at $1,800 with a $1.24 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.
1 Winneconnett Rd, Unit 11 Winneconnett Rd3BR,2.5BA$2.12
5 Seward St, Unit Apt #35 Seward St3BR,1BA$1.24
7 Rena St7 Rena St3BR,1BA$1.57
12 Seward St, Unit 12 Seward Street12 Seward St3BR,1BA$1.83
31 Orne St, Unit 231 Orne St3BR,1BA$1.67
50 Adams StAD3032BR,2BA$2.08
101 Fairmont Ave, Unit 2101 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
42-44 Gage St3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2.13
PRINCETON PLACE APARTMENTSThe Auburn2BR,1.5BA$2.35
81 Merrifield St81 Merrifield St2BR,1BA$2.03

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East Side, Worcester, MA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in East Side, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $3,600. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $1,700 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $1,700 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,661.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side range from $1,800 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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