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76 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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76 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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28 William StWorcester, MA 01609
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41 Hollywood St.Worcester, MA 01610
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8 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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82 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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WorcesterMA01602
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26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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600 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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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 |
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| Main South Studio Apartments | $1,791 | $1,200 | $2,369 |
| Main South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,500 | $4,200 |
| Main South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $1,500 | $5,200 |
| Main South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $1,750 | $3,587 |
| Main South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $900 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 63 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 Colton Apartments priced from $1,200. Bancroft On The Grid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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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| Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Portland on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WA1400 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Reeds | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| The Cove | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Kelley Square Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Portside on the Grid | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA
As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main South area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts in the in the West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Main South apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts starting at $2,900 with a $1.61 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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| Junction Shop Lofts | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| 9 Townsend St, Unit 3 | 9 Townsend St | 4BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 25 Wyman St | 25 Wyman St | 4BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| 10 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 10 Cottage St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 5 Dayton Pl, Unit 2 | 5 Dayton Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 32 John St, Unit 3 | 32 John St | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 17 Winfield St, Unit 3 | 17 Winfield St | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt. 1 | 41 Hollywood St. | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 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 $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main South?
The cheapest apartment in Main South is Bancroft On The Grid which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Main South costs $4,050.
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 $183 which is $3,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main South.
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