
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Green Island Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $1,100 (77 Rentals)
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50 Franklin St, Unit 504

507 Main St, Unit 402

50 Franklin St, Unit 1009

Park Plaza on the Grid

507 Main St, Unit 502

50 Franklin St, Unit 916

8 Portland St, Unit 506

Portside on the Grid

8 Portland St, Unit 505
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8-16 Portlad St., Unit 406

New Park on the Grid

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The 6Hundred

Chatham Street Lofts

60 Franklin St, Unit 203

60 Franklin St, Unit 302

76 Franklin St, Unit 107

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45 Millbury St, Unit #8

50 Franklin St, Unit 331

76 Franklin St, Unit 19
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507 Main St, Unit 1109

50 Franklin St, Unit 412

26 Portland St, Unit 135

Portland on the Grid

64 Ward St

507 Main St, Unit 907

50 Franklin St, Unit 1019

82 Franklin St, Unit 207

50 Franklin St, Unit 407

26 Portland St, Unit 131
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507 Main St, Unit 1007

50 Franklin St, Unit 624

50 Franklin St, Unit 722

5-7 Pleasant St

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Residences on Madison

82 Franklin St, Unit 100

50 Franklin St, Unit 1005

50 Franklin St, Unit 1024

507 Main St, Unit 307

507 Main St, Unit 308
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51 Ellsworth St

50 Franklin St, Unit 325

50 Franklin St, Unit 323

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Edge Worcester

507 Main St, Unit 404

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123 Endicott St, Unit #2

26 Portland St, Unit 137

507 Main St, Unit 305

507 Main St, Unit 505

60 Franklin St, Unit 205
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Green Island, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Green Island?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Island Studio Apartments | $1,640 | $1,295 | $2,255 |
| Green Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,395 | $3,110 |
| Green Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $1,700 | $3,440 |
| Green Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,600 | $6,300 |
| Green Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $2,200 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Green Island Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Green Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Green Island area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Bancroft On The Grid priced from $1,295. Park Plaza on the Grid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Green Island apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Portside on the Grid | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| New Park on the Grid | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Chatham Street Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Residences on Madison | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
| Mendel Block | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Green Island, MA
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Green Island area is the $1.73 price per square foot 70 Seymour St Model at 70 Seymour St in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Green Island apartment is the 12 Hillside St Model at 12 Hillside St, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Green Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Seymour St | 70 Seymour St | 4BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 12 Hillside St, Unit 3 | 12 Hillside St | 4BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 145 Front at City Square | One Bedroom Floorplans | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Edge Worcester | 10 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.64 |
| 123 Endicott St, Unit #2 | 123 Endicott St | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| The 6Hundred | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Mendel Block | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 18 Worth St, Unit 2 | 18 Worth St | 3BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Chatham Street Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Green Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Green Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Green Island is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Green Island?
The cheapest apartment in Green Island is Bancroft On The Grid which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Green Island costs $2,127.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Green Island?
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 34 regular apartments in Green Island 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 Green Island?
Cheap apartments in Green Island have an average cost of $518 which is $1,609 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Green Island.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Worcester is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city at the heart of central Massachusetts.

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