Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Institute Park Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $900 (35 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Institute Park area of Worcester.

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Colton Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,365 - $1,415
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$1,350 - $1,400
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$1,365 - $1,415
Studio Apartments Available Now

Colton Apartments

588 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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property at 50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St

WorcesterMA01608
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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 to 1 Bedroom 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Lancaster St

18 Lancaster StWorcester, MA 01609
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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
Studio 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 Merrick at the Square priced from $1,309. Grid District - 50 Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Institute Park apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrick at the SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,309
Grid District - 50 Franklin0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,365
Portside on the GridWS300Studio,1BA$1,375
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Park Plaza on the Grid1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Portland on the GridWS600Studio,1BA$1,575
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Institute Park, MA

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Institute Park area is the $1.20 price per square foot 198 Russell St Model at 198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Institute Park apartment is the 144 Elm St Model at 144 Elm St starting at $2,500 with a $1.32 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor198 Russell St3BR,2BA$1.20
144 Elm St144 Elm St4BR,1BA$1.32
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.72
195 Park Ave, Unit 2195 Park Ave3BR,1BA$1.60
18 Bowdoin St, Unit 18 Bowdoin Apt218 Bowdoin St2BR,1BA$2.03
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.03
24 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.75
13 Goulding St, Unit 113 Goulding St3BR,1BA$2.20
144 Russell St, Unit 1144 Russell St2BR,1BA$2.00
45 Wachusett St, Unit 245 Wachusett StStudio ,1BA$1.39

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 $1,875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Institute Park is Merrick at the Square which is listed at $1,403, while the average apartment in Institute Park costs $2,900.

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 13 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 $314 which is $2,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Institute Park.

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