
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Green Island Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $1,100 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Green Island area of Worcester.


Bancroft On The Grid

New Park on the Grid

50 Franklin St

82 Franklin St

8 Portland St, Unit 505

8-16 Portlad St., Unit 406

76 Franklin St, Unit 21

8 Portlad St., Unit 506
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Portside on the Grid

Park Plaza on the Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 1005

60 Franklin St, Unit 203

60 Franklin St, Unit 302

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The 6Hundred

5-7 Pleasant St

76 Franklin St, Unit 19

507 Main St
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50 Franklin St, Unit 507

60 Franklin St, Unit 405

69 Ward St, Unit 1

50 Franklin St, Unit 818

50 Franklin St, Unit 805

50 Franklin St, Unit 307

Portland on the Grid

26 Portland St

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507 Main St, Unit 503

50 Franklin St, Unit 929

60 Franklin St, Unit 305

50 Franklin St, Unit 305

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Edge Worcester

507 Main St, Unit 405

17 Federal St, Unit 401

77 Fox St

70 Southbridge St, Unit 503
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22 Waverly St

26 Portland St, Unit 231

60 Franklin St, Unit 304

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The Revington

50 Franklin St, Unit 203

The Cove

4 Vernon Terrace

21 Heywood St

Houghton On The Grid
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Chatham Street Lofts

133 Millbury St

Kelley Square Lofts
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 | $1,632 | $1,200 | $2,265 |
| Green Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,400 | $2,995 |
| Green Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,600 | $4,400 |
| Green Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,800 | $3,404 |
| Green Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $2,300 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 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 Colton Apartments priced from $1,200. Bancroft On The Grid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Green Island apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1ArT2-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,446 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WA1400 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Residences on Madison | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
| The Revington | S1B | Studio,1BA | $2,043 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Green Island, MA
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Green Island area is the $1.70 price per square foot 70 Seymour St Model at 70 Seymour St in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Green Island apartment is the 16 Hillside St Model at 16 Hillside St, Unit 16 Hillside Ave unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.69 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 | $1.70 |
| 16 Hillside St, Unit 16 Hillside Ave unit 2 | 16 Hillside St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 70 Harrison St, Unit 2 | 70 Harrison St | 3BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 17 Pattison St, Unit 3 | 17 Pattison St | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| 33 1/2 Barclay St, Unit 3 | 33 1/2 Barclay St | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 145 Front at City Square | One Bedroom Floorplans | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 11 Leo Turo Way | 11 Leo Turo Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
| New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.41 |
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 $2,043.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Green Island?
The cheapest apartment in Green Island is The 6Hundred which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Green Island costs $3,000.
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 22 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 $660 which is $2,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Green Island.
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