
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Institute Park Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $600 (54 Rentals)
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3 State St

43 Austin St

Bancroft On The Grid

76 Franklin St

New Park on the Grid

76 Franklin St

507 Main St

76 Franklin St

50 Franklin St
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507 Main St

Portside on the Grid

Park Plaza on the Grid

76 Franklin St

8 Portland St

50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St

146 Chandler St

34 William St

50 Franklin St
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5-7 Pleasant St

146 Chandler St

60 Franklin St

Total Monthly Price
The 6Hundred

Portland on the Grid

50 Franklin St

82 Franklin St

50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St

507 Main St
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50 Franklin St

7 Cottage St

60 Merrick St

50 Franklin St

36 Cedar St

517 Main St

507 Main St

26 Portland St

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145 Front at City Square

24 Somerset St
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127 Austin St

Total Monthly Price
24 Lee St, Unit 1

Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community

30 Cedar St

Houghton On The Grid

The Cedar House

18 Lancaster St

The Central Building Residences

Merrick at the Square

Chatham Street Lofts
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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 | $1,577 | $1,200 | $2,294 |
| Institute Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,500 | $2,861 |
| Institute Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,646 | $4,800 |
| Institute Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,742 | $3,779 |
| Institute Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,700 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 54 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 Colton Apartments priced from $1,200. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Apartments | 0x1Ac T2 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WA1400 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Portside on the Grid | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 145 Front at City Square | Studio Floorplans | Studio,1BA | $1,893 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Institute Park, MA
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Institute Park area is the $1.84 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 20 Eden St in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Institute Park apartment is the One Bedroom Call For Pricing Model at The Central Building Residences starting at $1,292 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Elm Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Voke Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - M110 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Courthouse Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.41 |
| Portside on the Grid | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 145 Front at City Square | Studio Floorplans | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
| Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community | Grove - Studio Income Restricted | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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 $1,893.
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 $2,262.
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 8 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 $507 which is $1,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Institute Park.
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