
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (35 Rentals)
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25 Wyman St, Unit 1. available in June

62 Lakewood St

10 Allen St

10 Allen St

1 Hitchcock Rd

78 Elm St

Aurora Apartments
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776 Main St

76 Franklin St

8 Portland St

8 Portland St

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586 Pleasant St, Unit Room 2

8 Portland St

New Park on the Grid

Portside on the Grid
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76 Franklin St

76 Franklin St

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Colton Apartments

76 Franklin St

60 Franklin St

8 Portland St

34 Irving St

34 William St
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34 William St

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41 Hollywood St, Unit 3

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41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2

Hadley Apartments

30 Cedar St

Houghton On The Grid

The Cedar House

18 Lancaster St
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The Central Building Residences

6 Chatham St
Main South, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Main South?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main South Studio Apartments | $1,810 | $1,250 | $2,340 |
| Main South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $1,000 | $3,999 |
| Main South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $1,500 | $4,800 |
| Main South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,750 | $3,953 |
| Main South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $850 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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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 Aurora Apartments priced from $1,270. The Central Building Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here are the most affordable Main South apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 145 Front at City Square | Studio Floorplans | Studio,1BA | $1,719 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA
As of January 31, 2026 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 West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Main South apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts starting at $3,089 with a $1.72 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms | 9 Englewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.31 |
| Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
| Junction Shop Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 9 Townsend St, Unit 3 | 9 Townsend St | 4BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 24 Crown St, Unit 3 | 24 Crown St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 10 Cheever St, Unit 2 | 10 Cheever St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 5 Clifton St, Unit 3 | 5 Clifton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt. 1 | 41 Hollywood St. | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2 | 41 Hollywood St. | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,719.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main South?
The cheapest apartment in Main South is The Central Building Residences which is listed at $1,364, while the average apartment in Main South costs $3,600.
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 7 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 $163 which is $3,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main South.
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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