
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (45 Rentals)
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25 Wyman St, Unit Unit 1. available in June

1 Hitchcock Rd

Aurora Apartments

Grid District - 50 Franklin

Merrick at the Square
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Portside on the Grid

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Colton Apartments

New Park on the Grid
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Park Plaza on the Grid

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5-7 Pleasant St

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Portland on the Grid

14 Sever St

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16 Charlotte St, Unit 2nd Floor with Balcony
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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 | $1,754 | $1,250 | $2,380 |
Main South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,403 | $3,035 |
Main South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $1,403 | $4,325 |
Main South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $1,800 | $3,346 |
Main South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $850 | $3,580 |
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There are currently 45 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. Grid District - 50 Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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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Aurora Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Grid District - 50 Franklin | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Merrick at the Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
Portside on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
New Park on the Grid | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Park Plaza on the Grid | WS300 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Portland on the Grid | WS600 | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA
As of October 20, 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 West Tatnuck neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Main South apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts starting at $2,540 with a $1.19 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. |
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9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms | 9 Englewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.31 |
Junction Shop Lofts | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
144 Elm St | 144 Elm St | 4BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Courthouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
144 Russell St, Unit Russell St | 144 Russell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
20 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.03 |
24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
144 Russell St, Unit 1 | 144 Russell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
69 Ward St, Unit 1 | 69 Ward St | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
4 S Harlem St, Unit Unit 1 | 4 S Harlem St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Worcester, Massachusetts. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main South?
The cheapest apartment in Main South is Merrick at the Square which is listed at $1,403, 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 19 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 $207 which is $9,793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main South.
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