
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (13 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Main South area of Worcester.


24 William St

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Grid District - 50 Franklin

50 Fruit St
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Main South, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Main South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Main South Studio Apartments | $2,009 | $1,150 | $6,159 |
Main South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $1,500 | $5,844 |
Main South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $1,800 | $7,731 |
Main South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,300 | $3,500 |
Main South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,200 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Main South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Main South area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Grid District - 50 Franklin priced from $1,325. Colton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Main South apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grid District - 50 Franklin | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Colton Apartments | 1x1AcT3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
The 6Hundred | 1x1ArT2-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,923 |
The Revington | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,943 |
Royal Worcester Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,005 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main South area is the $0.31 price per square foot 9 Englewood Ave Model at 9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms in the in the Beacon Brightly neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Main South 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 Main South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms | 9 Englewood Ave | 6BR,3BA | $0.31 |
Courthouse Lofts | 2 Bedroom Live/Work | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
89 Sterling St, Unit 2 | 89 Sterling St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
7 Somerset St | 3BR | 3BR,1BA | $2.92 |
3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 2 | 3 Pleasant Ter | 4BR,1BA | $1.85 |
11 Benefit Ter, Unit 3 | 11 Benefit Ter | 4BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Tatnuck Square Apartments Worcester | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Alta on the Row | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Royal Worcester Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Colton Apartments | 1x1AcT3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Main South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Main South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Main South is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main South?
The cheapest apartment in Main South is Colton Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Main South costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Main South?
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 2 regular apartments in Main South 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 Main South?
Cheap apartments in Main South have an average cost of $185 which is $9,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main South.
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