Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Institute Park Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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30 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Cedar St

30 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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Houghton On The Grid
Studio Apartments

Houghton On The Grid

80-82 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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The Cedar House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar House

1-3 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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18 Lancaster St
1 Bedroom Apartments

18 Lancaster St

18 Lancaster StWorcester, MA 01609
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Park Plaza on the Grid
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza on the Grid

507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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Portland Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Street Lofts

26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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Chatham Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Street Lofts

6 Chatham StWorcester, MA 01609
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Sudbury Street Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sudbury Street Lofts

13 Sudbury StWorcester, MA 01609
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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 Grid District - 50 Franklin priced from $1,325. 127 Highland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Institute Park apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grid District - 50 FranklinWS200Studio,1BA$1,325
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,650
Sutton EstatesDeluxe Studio-August AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,675
Wexford Village Apartment HomesThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,699
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Institute Park, MA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Institute Park area is the $0.47 price per square foot 195 Park Ave Model at 195 Park Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Institute Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Live/Work Model at Courthouse Lofts starting at $3,227 with a $2.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
195 Park Ave, Unit 2195 Park Ave3BR,1BA$0.47
Courthouse Lofts2 Bedroom Live/Work2BR,1BA$2.33
7 Somerset St3BR3BR,1BA$2.50
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.75
127 Highland2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.65
195 Park Ave, Unit 2nd Floor195 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
Alta on the RowA81BR,1BA$3.49
Audubon Plantation RidgeOak1BR,1BA$3.08
145 Front at City SquareS2Studio ,1BA$3.96
Sutton EstatesDeluxe Studio-August AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$3.71

Getting Around the Institute Park Neighborhood in Worcester, MA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,256.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Institute Park?

The cheapest apartment in Institute Park is Grid District - 50 Franklin which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Institute Park costs $3,480.

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 $224 which is $3,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Institute Park.

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