
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grafton Hill Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $600 (98 Rentals)
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Catharine Street Apartments

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9 Branch St, Unit 3

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4 Carlstad St, Unit 2

14 Prentice St

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Wexford Village

82 Franklin St, Unit 307

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14 Catharine St

27 Shelby St, Unit Basement

10 Nuttall Ln, Unit 3
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6 Ekman St

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47 Everard St, Unit Daylight basement apartment

7 Village St, Unit 4

7 Fairbanks St, Unit 3L

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81 Merrifield St

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Redwood Hills

174 Ingleside Ave

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104 Rodney St, Unit 1

78 Waverly St, Unit 3R
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The Revington

376 Sunderland Rd, Unit 29

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145 Front at City Square

30 Strathmore Rd, Unit 2

376 Sunderland Rd, Unit 12

22 Waverly St

380 380 Sunderland Rd, Unit 12

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100 Wall St

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30 Thorne St, Unit 3
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77 Fox St

30 Hooper St, Unit 2

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21 Whipple St, Unit 3

34 Shamrock St, Unit 2

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21 Falmouth St, Unit 2

41 Orient St

156 Fairmont Ave

15 Houghton St

586 Franklin St

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153 Providence St, Unit Apt. 3
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The Cove

17 Upsala St

91 Perry Ave

27 Shelby St, Unit 3

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16 Hillside St

2 Hillside St

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8 Seward Street, Unit 3rd Floor

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23 Shelby St

6 S Ward St

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7 Jones st, Unit Apt 3
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Grafton Hill, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grafton Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Hill Studio Apartments | $2,071 | $1,200 | $2,735 |
| Grafton Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $1,400 | $3,045 |
| Grafton Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $1,550 | $4,400 |
| Grafton Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $1,800 | $3,779 |
| Grafton Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $2,200 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Grafton Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grafton Hill area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $1,309. Catharine Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Grafton Hill apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| Catharine Street Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Wexford Village | The Bradford | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
| 145 Front at City Square | Studio Floorplans | Studio,1BA | $1,843 |
| COURTYARD PRINCETON PLACE | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,889 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grafton Hill, MA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grafton Hill area is the $1.67 price per square foot 33 Providence St Model at 33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St, Worcester, MA 01604 UNIT #1 in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Grafton Hill apartment is the 308 Plantation St Model at 308 Plantation St, Unit 3 starting at $2,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Biotech Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grafton Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St, Worcester, MA 01604 UNIT #1 | 33 Providence St | 5BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 308 Plantation St, Unit 3 | 308 Plantation St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 38 Esther St, Unit 38 Esther St. | 38 Esther St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 16 Hillside St | 16 Hillside St | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 153 Providence St, Unit Apt. 3 | 153 Providence St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 7 Jones st, Unit Apt 3 | 7 Jones st | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 21 Whipple St, Unit Unit 3 | 21 Whipple St | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 50 Adams St | AD306 | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 14 Catharine St | 14 Catharine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 4 Carlstad St, Unit 2 | 4 Carlstad St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grafton Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Grafton Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grafton Hill is under $1,889.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grafton Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Grafton Hill is Catharine Street Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Grafton Hill costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grafton Hill?
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 Grafton Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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