
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (78 Rentals)
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25 Wyman St

62 Lakewood St, Unit 2

15 Hawley St, Unit 2

158B Beacon St

15 Hawley St, Unit 1

158B Beacon St

548 Pleasant St

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Colton Apartments

3 State St, Unit B1
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Bancroft On The Grid

New Park on the Grid

76 Franklin St, Unit 6

76 Franklin St, Unit 17

76 Franklin St, Unit 15

507 Main St, Unit 402

76 Franklin St, Unit 16

76 Franklin St, Unit 40

76 Franklin St, Unit 39

Park Plaza on the Grid
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507 Main St, Unit 702

Portside on the Grid

50 Franklin St, Unit 726

24 Charlton St, Unit 16

50 Franklin St, Unit 926

50 Franklin St, Unit 1005

50 Franklin St, Unit 416

8 Portland St, Unit 304

7 Mt Pleasant St

45 Deerfield St
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41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2, Unit Apt 2

34 William St, Unit A

146 Chandler St, Unit Unit 6

50 Franklin St

50 Franklin St, Unit 210

5-7 Pleasant St

1041 Main St

146 Chandler St, Unit Unit 7

16 Bowdoin St

50 Franklin St, Unit 421
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60 Franklin St, Unit 401

507 Main St

74 Lakewood St

507 Main St, Unit 303

50 Franklin St, Unit 822

50 Franklin St, Unit 620

50 Franklin St, Unit 307

1039 Main St

82 Franklin St, Unit 307

Portland on the Grid
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main South Studio Apartments | $1,683 | $1,200 | $2,315 |
| Main South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,000 | $2,995 |
| Main South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $1,550 | $4,800 |
| Main South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $750 | $6,300 |
| Main South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $900 | $3,600 |
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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. The Central Building Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,292. Here are the most affordable Main South apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Apartments | 0x1Ac T2 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Bancroft On The Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Park Plaza on the Grid | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Portside on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| The 6Hundred | 2x1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,739 |
| The Revington | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,815 |
| The Reeds | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main South area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Courthouse Lofts in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Main South apartment is the 32 Douglas St Model at 32 Douglas St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| 32 Douglas St, Unit Apt 2 | 32 Douglas St | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 10 Cottage St, Unit 1 | 10 Cottage St | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 52 Fairfax Rd, Unit 1 | 52 Fairfax Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 32 John St, Unit 3 | 32 John St | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt. 1 | 41 Hollywood St. | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 47 Freeland St, Unit 47 Freeland | 47 Freeland St | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 2 | 41 Hollywood St. | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Central Building Residences | One Bedroom Call For Pricing | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 $1,825.
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 $1,292, while the average apartment in Main South costs $3,400.
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 3 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 $156 which is $3,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main South.
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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester
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