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property at 58 Scarlett St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Scarlett St

West BoylstonMA01583
property at 160 Fremont St

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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160 Fremont St, Unit 105

160 Fremont St
WorcesterMA01603

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property at 17 A Peacedale Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 A Peacedale Ave

WorcesterMA01607
property at 6 Oswald St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Oswald St, Unit 1

6 Oswald St
WorcesterMA01607
property at 24 Jackson St

$1,564

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$1,564

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$1,564

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

24 Jackson St

WorcesterMA01608

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property at 29 William St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 William St, Unit 22

29 William St
WorcesterMA01609

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property at 80 Brigham Rd

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

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80 Brigham Rd

WorcesterMA01609
property at 755 Franklin St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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755 Franklin St, Unit 2

755 Franklin St
WorcesterMA01604
property at 254 Belmont St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

254 Belmont St

WorcesterMA01604

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $800 to $21,713 with an overall median price of $3,436. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlton City at $1,500, Charlton Depot at $1,500, and North Uxbridge 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
Charlton City$1,550$1,5002
Charlton Depot$1,550$1,5002
North Uxbridge$2,196$1,5003
Morse Hollow$2,200$1,3009
Hilltop Farms$2,200$1,8504
Summit$2,200$1,52524
West Side$2,225$1,12540
Glen Echo$2,225$1,8501
Vernon Hill$2,400$1,60030
Downtown Southbridge$2,500$1,00010

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
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Park Plaza on the GridWA14001BR,1BA$1,595
Shrewsbury CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,627

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $1.50 price per square foot 80 Delmont Ave Model at 80 Delmont Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Broadmeadow neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the 33 Providence St Model at 33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #1 starting at $3,000 with a $1.67 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.
80 Delmont Ave, Unit 280 Delmont Ave4BR,2BA$1.50
33 Providence St, Unit 33 Providence St UNIT #133 Providence St5BR,1BA$1.67
308 Plantation St, Unit 3308 Plantation St3BR,1BA$1.44
12 Greendale Ave, Unit 12 Greendale Ave12 Greendale Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
25 Wyman St25 Wyman St4BR,1BA$0.61
125 Ingleside Ave, Unit Unit#2125 Ingleside Ave3BR,1BA$1.55
23 Shelby St23 Shelby St3BR,1BA$1.53
16 Hillside St16 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.62
30 Thorne St, Unit 330 Thorne St2BR,1BA$1.59
92 on North MainC2031BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester?

There are currently 956 Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $8,654. There are also 272 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester ranging from $800 to $5,900.

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 $800 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,994.

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 $850 to $7,443, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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