
Cheap Homes for Rent in Worcester, MA from $800 (23 Rentals)
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24 William St

19 Boyd St

70 Southbridge St

3 William St, Unit Downtown Worcester

17 Federal St, Unit 705

33 Hermon St

1 Thayer St

11 Leo Turo Way

77 Paine St
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22 Inverness Ave

13 Groton Pl

160 Fremont St

376 Sunderland Rd

376 Sunderland Rd

32G Shrewsbury Green Dr

184 Canterbury St

11 Gibbs St

12 Creston St

136 Millbury St
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40 Castine St

29 Wildwood Ave

31 Ridge St
Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Worcester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Worcester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,566 | $1,750 | $4,500 |
Worcester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,168 | $1,950 | $5,000 |
Worcester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,594 | $875 | $5,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Charlton City | $1,700 | $1,700 | 1 |
Charlton Depot | $1,700 | $1,700 | 1 |
Downtown Southbridge | $2,000 | $1,350 | 16 |
Globe Village | $2,000 | $1,350 | 22 |
Sandersdale | $2,000 | $1,350 | 16 |
Westville Lake | $2,000 | $1,350 | 16 |
Webster Square | $2,200 | $850 | 79 |
East Side | $2,225 | $1,150 | 79 |
Union HIll | $2,300 | $1,150 | 74 |
North Leominster | $2,381 | $1,075 | 44 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,281 |
Grid District - 50 Franklin | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Colton Apartments | 1x1AcT3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Shrewsbury Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,648 |
Ledgewood Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms | 9 Englewood Ave | 6BR,3BA | $0.31 |
7 Renfrew St | One Bedroom | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 1 | 82 Green Hill Pky | 4BR,1BA | $1.45 |
89 Sterling St, Unit 2 | 89 Sterling St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
77 Cohasset St, Unit 2 | 77 Cohasset St | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 2 | 3 Pleasant Ter | 4BR,1BA | $1.85 |
81 Merrifield St, Unit 3 | 81 Merrifield St | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
417 Shrewsbury St, Unit #1 | 417 Shrewsbury St | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
76 Fairmont Ave, Unit 2 | 76 Fairmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
6 Rockdale St, Unit 3 | 6 Rockdale St | 3BR,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.
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