Cheap Homes for Rent in Worcester, MA from $725 (106 Rentals)

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property at 11 Schussler Rd
$725

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Base Rent$725
Total Monthly Price$725
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2

11 Schussler Rd
WorcesterMA01609
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property at 14 Dixon Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
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14 Dixon Ave

WorcesterMA01605
property at 1010 Pleasant St
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
6 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent
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1010 Pleasant St

WorcesterMA01602
property at 8 Pearlbush Path
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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8 Pearlbush Path

WorcesterMA01607
property at 130 Vernon St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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130 Vernon St

WorcesterMA01610

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property at 118 Elm St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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118 Elm St, Unit 7

118 Elm St
MillburyMA01527

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property at 10 Williamsburg Ct
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450
Total Monthly Price$1,450
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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10 Williamsburg Ct, Unit 3

10 Williamsburg Ct
ShrewsburyMA01545
property at 17 A Peacedale Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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17 A Peacedale Ave

WorcesterMA01607

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Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2026

Current rental homes in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $725 to $7,500 with an overall median price of $2,533. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Morse Hollow at $1,825, Green Island at $1,900, and Cambridge Street at $1,950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Worcester Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Morse Hollow$1,825$1,6752
Green Island$1,900$1,8502
Cambridge Street$1,950$1,7507
College Hill$1,975$90012
North Quinsigamond Village$2,000$90012
Hadwen Park$2,025$90015
South Worcester$2,025$1,7505
Vernon Hill$2,050$1,3008
North Leominster$2,072$1,2006
Quinsigamond Village$2,100$90018

Best Value Homes for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value rental home in the Worcester area is the $1.20 price per square foot 18 Townsend Dr Model at 18 Townsend Dr starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Worcester rental home is the 11 Schussler Rd Model at 11 Schussler Rd, Unit 2 in the Elm Park neighborhood starting at $725 with a $0.33 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Worcester homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Townsend Dr18 Townsend Dr4BR, 2.5BA$1.20
11 Schussler Rd, Unit 211 Schussler Rd1BR, 2BA$0.33
126 Sears Island Dr126 Sears Island Dr3BR, 2BA$1.64
144 Elm St, Unit 3144 Elm St3BR, 1BA$1.44
8 Newport St, Unit 18 Newport St3BR, 1BA$1.30
377 Chandler St, Unit 1377 Chandler St3BR, 1BA$1.54
35 Arthur St, Unit 335 Arthur St3BR, 1BA$1.62
264 Belmont St, Unit 2264 Belmont St3BR, 1BA$1.50
17 Upsala St17 Upsala St3BR, 1BA$1.68
1010 Pleasant St1010 Pleasant St4BR, 5BA$0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester?

There are currently 1021 Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,300. There are also 285 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester ranging from $725 to $5,950.

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 $725 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,732.

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 $900 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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