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property at 11 Schussler Rd

$690

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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609

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property at 185 Lincoln St

$1,650

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$1,650
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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185 Lincoln St

WorcesterMA01605

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property at 18 Williamsburg Ct

$1,700

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18 Williamsburg Ct

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 12 Shrewsbury Green Dr

$1,750

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12 Shrewsbury Green Dr

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 531 Main St

$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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531 Main St, Unit 410M

531 Main St
WorcesterMA01608

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Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $739 to $12,463 with an overall median price of $3,629. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Princeton at $1,700, Morse Hollow at $1,625, and Charlton City at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Worcester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Princeton$1,700$1,7001
Morse Hollow$1,862$1,6252
Charlton City$2,300$1,5004
Charlton Depot$2,300$1,5002
Glen Echo$2,449$1,6474
Hilltop Farms$2,449$1,6476
Downtown Southbridge$2,450$1,40012
Globe Village$2,450$1,40013
Sandersdale$2,450$1,40012
Westville Lake$2,450$1,40012

Cheapest Available Worcester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Colton Apartments in the West Tatnuck neighborhood priced from $1,200. Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the Hadwen Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,200
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove Studio - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,309
The Grid DistrictWS200Studio,1BA$1,350
Catharine Street Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,446
Shrewsbury CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $0.65 price per square foot 30 Apricot St Model at 30 Apricot St, Unit 1 in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the 1442 Main St Model at 1442 Main St starting at $2,300 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck 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.
30 Apricot St, Unit 130 Apricot St2BR,1BA$0.65
1442 Main St1442 Main St3BR,1BA$1.21
7 Ames St, Unit UNIT27 Ames St3BR,1BA$1.24
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.61
73 Green Hill Pkwy, Unit 273 Green Hill Pkwy4BR,2BA$1.59
9 Townsend St, Unit 39 Townsend St4BR,1BA$1.47
25 Wyman St25 Wyman St4BR,1BA$0.61
153 Providence St, Unit Apt. 3153 Providence St3BR,1BA$1.65
6 Leon St, Unit Leon Street6 Leon St3BR,1BA$1.67
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 241 Hollywood St.1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester?

There are currently 941 Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $12,463. There are also 221 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester ranging from $690 to $6,000.

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 $690 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,806.

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 $750 to $8,826, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,725. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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