
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Institute Park Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $900 (33 Rentals)
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Residences on Lincoln Square, A 55+ Community

76 Franklin St

8 Portland St

8 Portland St

50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St

Bancroft On The Grid
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8 Portland St

76 Franklin St

New Park on the Grid

507 Main St

82 Franklin St

Park Plaza on the Grid

76 Franklin St

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60 Franklin St

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8 Portland St

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Houghton On The Grid

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18 Lancaster St

Merrick at the Square

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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 | $1,599 | $1,200 | $2,479 |
| Institute Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,309 | $2,674 |
| Institute Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,650 | $4,149 |
| Institute Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $2,150 | $3,346 |
| Institute Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $2,200 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 33 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 Bancroft On The Grid priced from $1,350. Park Plaza on the Grid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Institute Park apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft On The Grid | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 145 Front at City Square | Studio Floorplans | Studio,1BA | $1,904 |
| The 6Hundred | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $1,994 |
| Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $2,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Institute Park, MA
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Institute Park area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Institute Park apartment is the 9 Townsend St Model at 9 Townsend St, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 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 | $1.61 |
| 9 Townsend St, Unit 3 | 9 Townsend St | 4BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 24 Crown St, Unit 3 | 24 Crown St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 5 Dayton Pl, Unit 2 | 5 Dayton Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 32 John St, Unit 3 | 32 John St | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1G | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 145 Front at City Square | Studio Floorplans | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | WS200 | Studio ,1BA | $5.29 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.60 |
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 $2,900.
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 $1,309, while the average apartment in Institute Park costs $4,500.
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 1 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 $461 which is $4,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Institute Park.
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