
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Institute Park Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Institute Park, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Institute Park?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute Park Studio Apartments | $1,585 | $1,200 | $2,219 |
| Institute Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $679 | $3,999 |
| Institute Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $1,600 | $4,149 |
| Institute Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $2,000 | $6,100 |
| Institute Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $2,300 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Institute Park Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Institute Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Institute Park area of Worcester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $679. The Central Building Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here are the most affordable Institute Park apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Portland on the Grid | WS600 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 145 Front at City Square | Studio Floorplans | Studio,1BA | $1,719 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Institute Park, MA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Institute Park area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,089. The second greatest value Institute Park apartment is the 84 Chatham St Model at 84 Chatham St, Unit 2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Institute Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
| 84 Chatham St, Unit 2 | 84 Chatham St | 4BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 9 Townsend St, Unit 3 | 9 Townsend St | 4BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 5 Dayton Pl, Unit 2 | 5 Dayton Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 65 West St, Unit 2 | 65 West St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Portland on the Grid | WS600 | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Institute Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Institute Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Institute Park is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Institute Park?
The cheapest apartment in Institute Park is Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Institute Park costs $3,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Institute Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Institute Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Institute Park?
Cheap apartments in Institute Park have an average cost of $464 which is $2,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Institute Park.
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