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Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $850 to $11,826 with an overall median price of $4,410. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlton City at $1,350, Charlton Depot at $1,350, and Downtown Southbridge at $1,400. 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$1,375$1,3502
Charlton Depot$1,375$1,3502
Downtown Southbridge$2,000$1,40014
Globe Village$2,000$1,40019
Sandersdale$2,000$1,60013
Westville Lake$2,000$1,40014
Hilltop Farms$2,100$1,6252
Morse Hollow$2,162$1,8252
North Uxbridge$2,400$1,3004
Union HIll$2,650$1,15021

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 Hadwen Park 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
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
44 Byron St1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Wexford Village Apartment HomesThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,704
Redwood HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $0.53 price per square foot 90 Lovell St Model at 90 Lovell St, Unit #2 in the in the Beacon Brightly neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the 70 Fox St Model at 70 Fox St, Unit # 2 Fox St starting at $2,300 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Elm Park 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.
90 Lovell St, Unit #290 Lovell St3BR,1BA$0.53
70 Fox St, Unit # 2 Fox St70 Fox St3BR,1BA$0.72
9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms9 Englewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.31
258 Coburn Ave, Unit 1258 Coburn Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.00
8 Montrose St, Unit 38 Montrose St3BR,1BA$1.20
274 Plantation St, Unit 3rd Unit274 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.30
82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 282 Green Hill Pky4BR,1BA$1.67
3 Malvern Rd, Unit 2nd Floor3 Malvern Rd3BR,1BA$1.50
10 Holstrom Ct, Unit Apt. 210 Holstrom Ct2BR,1BA$1.40
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester?

There are currently 878 Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $10,000. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester ranging from $1,500 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 $1,500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,931.

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 $1,250 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.