
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Institute Park Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $654 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Institute Park area of Worcester.


15 Hawley St, Unit 2

15 Hawley St, Unit 2

15 Hawley St, Unit 1

43 Austin St, Unit 44

Bancroft On The Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 504

507 Main St, Unit 402

Park Plaza on the Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 1009
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Colton Apartments

50 Franklin St, Unit 916

8 Portland St, Unit 506

Portside on the Grid

New Park on the Grid

8-16 Portlad St., Unit 406

8 Portland St, Unit 505

60 Franklin St, Unit 203

Chatham Street Lofts

60 Franklin St, Unit 302
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The 6Hundred

8 Portland St, Unit 301

76 Franklin St, Unit 107

50 Franklin St, Unit 331

76 Franklin St, Unit 19

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The Grove Village Lofts

507 Main St, Unit 1109

50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St, Unit 412

26 Portland St, Unit 135
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Portland on the Grid

26 Portland St, Unit 131

50 Franklin St, Unit 407

82 Franklin St, Unit 207

507 Main St, Unit 907

50 Franklin St, Unit 1019

5-7 Pleasant St

50 Franklin St, Unit 722

50 Franklin St, Unit 624

507 Main St, Unit 507
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26 Portland St

82 Franklin St, Unit 100

50 Franklin St, Unit 1024

50 Franklin St, Unit 1005

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29 Irving St, Unit Apt # 5

50 Franklin St, Unit 325

50 Franklin St, Unit 323

146 Chandler St, Unit 3

50 Fruit St

15 Goulding St
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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 | $1,693 | $1,250 | $2,640 |
| Institute Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,395 | $2,965 |
| Institute Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,750 | $4,900 |
| Institute Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $1,749 | $6,300 |
| Institute Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $2,000 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 70 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 Studio unit found at Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community priced from $1,283. The Central Building Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,292. 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 | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,283 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| New Park on the Grid | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Portside on the Grid | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Chatham Street Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1BP1T2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,472 |
| The Grove Village Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Institute Park, MA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Institute Park area is the $1.56 price per square foot 32 Dix St Model at 32 Dix St, Unit 3 bedrooms WPI area in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Institute Park apartment is the 112 West St Model at 112 West St, Unit 3 starting at $1,875 with a $1.44 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Dix St, Unit 3 bedrooms WPI area | 32 Dix St | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 112 West St, Unit 3 | 112 West St | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Courthouse Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 145 Front at City Square | One Bedroom Floorplans | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The 6Hundred | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
| The Grove Village Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Institute Park?
The cheapest apartment in Institute Park is The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Institute Park costs $2,143.
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 31 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 $246 which is $1,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Institute Park.
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