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property at 24 William St

24 William St

WorcesterMA01609

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property at 160 Fremont St

160 Fremont St

WorcesterMA01603

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property at 31 Ridge St

31 Ridge St

WorcesterMA01604

Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $850 to $28,500 with an overall median price of $4,380. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlton City at $1,700, Charlton Depot at $1,700, and Downtown Southbridge at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Worcester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Charlton City$1,700$1,7001
Charlton Depot$1,700$1,7001
Downtown Southbridge$2,000$1,35016
Globe Village$2,000$1,35022
Sandersdale$2,000$1,35016
Westville Lake$2,000$1,35016
Webster Square$2,200$85079
East Side$2,225$1,15079
Union HIll$2,300$1,15074
North Leominster$2,381$1,07544

Cheapest Available Worcester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $1,281. Grid District - 50 Franklin in the Biotech Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,281
Grid District - 50 FranklinWS200Studio,1BA$1,325
Colton Apartments1x1AcT31BR,1BA$1,550
Shrewsbury CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,648
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $0.31 price per square foot 9 Englewood Ave Model at 9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms in the in the Beacon Brightly neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 7 Renfrew St starting at $3,500 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Broadmeadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Worcester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms9 Englewood Ave6BR,3BA$0.31
7 Renfrew StOne Bedroom4BR,1.5BA$1.89
82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 182 Green Hill Pky4BR,1BA$1.45
89 Sterling St, Unit 289 Sterling St2BR,1BA$1.67
77 Cohasset St, Unit 277 Cohasset St3BR,1BA$1.83
3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 23 Pleasant Ter4BR,1BA$1.85
81 Merrifield St, Unit 381 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.92
417 Shrewsbury St, Unit #1417 Shrewsbury St2BR,1BA$1.77
76 Fairmont Ave, Unit 276 Fairmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
6 Rockdale St, Unit 36 Rockdale St3BR,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester?

There are currently 889 Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $28,500. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester ranging from $875 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Worcester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Worcester ranges from $875 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,563.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Worcester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Worcester range from $1,300 to $3,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.