
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Square Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (24 Rentals)
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Federal Square, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Federal Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Federal Square Studio Apartments | $2,112 | $1,309 | $3,650 |
Federal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $958 | $3,997 |
Federal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,403 | $4,643 |
Federal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $1,700 | $4,023 |
Federal Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $2,000 | $3,580 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Federal Square Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Federal Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Federal Square area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Grid District - 50 Franklin priced from $1,400. Colton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Federal Square apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grid District - 50 Franklin | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Colton Apartments | 1x1AcT3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
The 6Hundred | 1x1ArT2-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,693 |
24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,875 |
The Cove | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Square, MA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Square area is the $0.72 price per square foot 70 Fox St Model at 70 Fox St, Unit # 2 Fox St in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Federal Square apartment is the 8 Montrose St Model at 8 Montrose St, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Federal Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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70 Fox St, Unit # 2 Fox St | 70 Fox St | 3BR,1BA | $0.72 |
8 Montrose St, Unit 3 | 8 Montrose St | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
70 Seymour St, Unit 2 | 70 Seymour St | 4BR,1BA | $1.77 |
14 Auburn St, Unit 1 | 14 Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
81 Merrifield St, Unit 1 | 81 Merrifield St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
51 Houghton St, Unit 3 | 51 Houghton St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
26 Dover St, Unit #3 | 26 Dover St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
15 Arthur St | 15 Arthur St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
15 Wachusett St, Unit 3 | 15 Wachusett St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Federal Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Federal Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Federal Square is under $2,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Federal Square?
The cheapest apartment in Federal Square is Colton Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Federal Square costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Federal Square?
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 3 regular apartments in Federal Square 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 Federal Square?
Cheap apartments in Federal Square have an average cost of $161 which is $9,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Square.
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