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property at 11 Schussler Rd

$690

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609

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property at 73 1/2 Esther St

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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73 1/2 Esther St, Unit 3, Unit 3

73 1/2 Esther St
WorcesterMA01607

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property at 63 Purinton St

$1,675

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63 Purinton St

ShrewsburyMA01545

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property at 18 Williamsburg Ct

$1,700

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18 Williamsburg Ct

ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 29 William St

$1,750

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$1,750
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 William St, Unit 22, Unit 22

29 William St
WorcesterMA01609

Worcester's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $900 to $21,804 with an overall median price of $3,407. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlton Depot at $1,500, Charlton City at $1,500, and Glen Echo 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 Depot$1,600$1,5002
Charlton City$1,900$1,5003
Glen Echo$2,100$1,4004
Hilltop Farms$2,100$1,4004
North Uxbridge$2,100$1,6003
Outer Fitchburg Leominster$2,162$1,10064
Morse Hollow$2,250$1,9002
Downtown Southbridge$2,500$1,0008
Globe Village$2,500$1,0009
Sandersdale$2,500$1,0008

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
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ CommunityGrove - Studio Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,309
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Catharine Street Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Park Plaza on the GridWS200Studio,1BA$1,425
Portside on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
40 & 50 Great Brook Valley Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,446

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $1.17 price per square foot 58 Houghton St Model at 58 Houghton St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Worcester neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the 73 Green Hill Pkwy Model at 73 Green Hill Pkwy, Unit 2 starting at $2,590 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Biotech 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.
58 Houghton St, Unit 258 Houghton St3BR,1BA$1.17
73 Green Hill Pkwy, Unit 273 Green Hill Pkwy4BR,2BA$1.59
308 Plantation St, Unit 3308 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.44
32 Douglas St, Unit Apt 232 Douglas St3BR,1BA$1.41
91 Providence St, Unit Spacious 3 bedroom unit91 Providence St3BR,1BA$1.62
16 Hillside St16 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.62
92 on North MainA2252BR,1BA$1.60
4 Carlstad St, Unit 24 Carlstad St2BR,1BA$1.60
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 241 Hollywood St.1BR,1BA$1.50
19 Chilmark St, Unit 119 Chilmark St2BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester?

There are currently 955 Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $10,591. There are also 228 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester ranging from $690 to $5,300.

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 $5,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,632.

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 $1,650 to $6,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

Expert Rental Resources

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