Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elm Park Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (88 Rentals)

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property at 12 Benefit St

$1,498

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12 Benefit St

WorcesterMA01610

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property at 5-7 Pleasant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5-7 Pleasant St

WorcesterMA01609
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The 6Hundred
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$1,577 - $1,951
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$1,577 - $1,951

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The 6Hundred

600 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 123 Mayfield St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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123 Mayfield St

WorcesterMA01602

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14 Catharine St
$1,700
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14 Catharine St

14 Catharine StWorcester, MA 01605
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property at 7 Cottage St

$1,700

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$1,700

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Cottage St

WorcesterMA01609
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Edge Worcester
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$1,750 - $3,350
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$1,750 - $3,350

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Edge Worcester

8 Grafton StWorcester, MA 01604
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property at 70 Southbridge St

$1,800

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 13

70 Southbridge St, Unit 503

70 Southbridge St
WorcesterMA01608

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property at 17 Congress St

$1,849

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$1,849

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17 Congress St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 36 Cedar St

$1,850

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$1,850

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36 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 22 Waverly St

$1,850

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$1,850

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22 Waverly St

WorcesterMA01604
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The Revington
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$1,879 - $7,834
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The Revington

1 Green Island BlvdWorcester, MA 01610
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Worcester's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Elm Park, Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elm Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elm Park area of Worcester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Central Building Residences priced from $1,292. Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,309. Here are the most affordable Elm Park apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,309
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The 6Hundred1x1G1BR,1BA$1,577
Park Plaza on the GridWA14001BR,1BA$1,595
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
The ReedsA3Studio,1BA$1,745
Residences on MadisonS1Studio,1BA$1,755
145 Front at City SquareStudio FloorplansStudio,1BA$1,853

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Park, MA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm Park area is the $1.67 price per square foot 33 Providence St Model at 33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #1 in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Elm Park apartment is the 23 Shelby St Model at 23 Shelby St starting at $2,000 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Biotech Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elm Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #133 Providence St5BR,1BA$1.67
23 Shelby St23 Shelby St3BR,1BA$1.53
61 Fox St61 Fox St4BR,1BA$1.94
32 John St, Unit 332 John St4BR,1BA$1.83
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.84
Highland WestAmherst1BR,1BA$2.15
14 Catharine St14 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.70
2 Shirley St, Unit 22 Shirley St3BR,1BA$1.95
19 Maple Tree Ln19 Maple Tree Ln3BR,1BA$2.12
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1.79

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Elm Park, Worcester, MA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Worcester, Massachusetts. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elm Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elm Park is under $1,853.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elm Park?

The cheapest apartment in Elm Park is The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Elm Park costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elm Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Elm Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elm Park?

Cheap apartments in Elm Park have an average cost of $508 which is $2,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elm Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester

Written by: Kevin Wesley

Worcester is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city at the heart of central Massachusetts.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.