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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609

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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 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 Federal Square 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 GridWS200Studio,1BA$1,350
Catharine Street Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Park Plaza on the GridWS200Studio,1BA$1,425
Portside on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600
The RevingtonS1BStudio,1BA$1,730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Square, MA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Square area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Federal Square apartment is the 70 Seymour St Model at 70 Seymour St starting at $2,550 with a $1.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.61
70 Seymour St70 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.70
91 Providence St, Unit Spacious 3 bedroom unit91 Providence St3BR,1BA$1.62
16 Hillside St16 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.62
10 Cottage St, Unit 110 Cottage St3BR,1BA$1.88
32 John St, Unit 332 John St4BR,1BA$1.83
69 Catharine St, Unit 369 Catharine St3BR,1BA$1.83
100 Wall StTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.87
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt. 141 Hollywood St.2BR,1BA$1.73
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 241 Hollywood St.1BR,1BA$1.50

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Federal Square, Worcester, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Square?

There are currently 472 Apartments for Rent in Federal Square, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $6,300. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Square ranging from $690 to $3,450.

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 $3,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,295.

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