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Federal Square, Worcester, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Merrick at the SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,309
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,365
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Park Plaza on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,400
Grid District - 50 Franklin0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Portside on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Square, MA

As of August 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Square area is the $1.20 price per square foot 198 Russell St Model at 198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Federal Square apartment is the Cambridge Model at Renew Worcester starting at $2,612 with a $1.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor198 Russell St3BR,2BA$1.20
Renew WorcesterCambridge2BR,2BA$1.74
70 Seymour St, Unit 270 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.72
17 Bowdoin St, Unit 1F17 Bowdoin St3BR,1BA$1.47
25 Wyman St, Unit 1. 1 room available25 Wyman St4BR,1BA$0.54
539 Southbridge St, Unit 3539 Southbridge St3BR,1BA$1.71
86A Elm St, Unit #286A Elm St4BR,2BA$1.79
23 Shelby St, Unit 123 Shelby St3BR,1BA$1.45
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.75
195 Park Ave, Unit 2nd Floor195 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Federal Square, Worcester, MA

Ranked #39

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Square?

There are currently 477 Apartments for Rent in Federal Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $10,000. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Square ranging from $690 to $5,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Federal Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Federal Square ranges from $690 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,001.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Federal Square?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Federal Square range from $1,700 to $4,015, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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