
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Square Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (33 Rentals)
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42 Vernon St

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45 Wachusett St, Unit 2

Aurora Apartments

Merrick at the Square

Portside on the Grid

Grid District - 50 Franklin

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Colton Apartments

New Park on the Grid

Park Plaza on the Grid

50 Franklin St
Federal Square, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Federal Square?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Federal Square Studio Apartments | $1,750 | $1,250 | $2,507 |
Federal Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $958 | $3,035 |
Federal Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,403 | $4,325 |
Federal Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,850 | $4,015 |
Federal Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $900 | $3,580 |
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There are currently 33 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 Aurora Apartments priced from $1,270. Merrick at the Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,309. 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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Aurora Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Merrick at the Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
Grid District - 50 Franklin | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
Portside on the Grid | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Park Plaza on the Grid | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Portland on the Grid | WS600 | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Square, MA
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Square area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,540. The second greatest value Federal Square apartment is the 198 Russell St Model at 198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck 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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Junction Shop Lofts | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor | 198 Russell St | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
144 Elm St | 144 Elm St | 4BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
195 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 195 Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
70 Seymour St, Unit 2 | 70 Seymour St | 4BR,1BA | $1.70 |
78 Vernon St, Unit #3 | 78 Vernon St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
81 Merrifield St, Unit 1 | 81 Merrifield St | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
45 Wachusett St, Unit 2 | 45 Wachusett St | Studio ,1BA | $1.39 |
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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 $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Federal Square?
The cheapest apartment in Federal Square is Merrick at the Square which is listed at $1,403, while the average apartment in Federal Square costs $2,875.
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 21 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 $205 which is $2,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Square.
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