Cheap Homes for Rent in Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $1,500 (38 Rentals)

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property at 29 William St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 William St, Unit 22

29 William St
WorcesterMA01609

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property at 70 Southbridge St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 13

70 Southbridge St, Unit 503

70 Southbridge St
WorcesterMA01608

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property at 36 Cedar St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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36 Cedar St, Unit 1

36 Cedar St
WorcesterMA01609
property at 44 Fairfax Rd

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

44 Fairfax Rd

WorcesterMA01610
property at 29 William St

$1,945 - $1,950

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$1,945 - $1,950
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$1,945 - $1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 20

29 William St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 177 Washington St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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177 Washington St

WorcesterMA01610

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property at 18 Ashland St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Ashland St

WorcesterMA01609
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Central Building Residences priced from $1,292. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,292
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The 6Hundred1x1G1BR,1BA$1,483
Park Plaza on the GridWA14001BR,1BA$1,595
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
145 Front at City SquareStudio FloorplansStudio,1BA$1,728
The ReedsA3Studio,1BA$1,745
Residences on MadisonS1Studio,1BA$1,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA

As of June 06, 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 26 Hitchcock Rd Model at 26 Hitchcock Rd, Unit 3rd Floor starting at $2,200 with a $1.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms9 Englewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.31
26 Hitchcock Rd, Unit 3rd Floor26 Hitchcock Rd3BR,1BA$1.71
91 Ward St, Unit 191 Ward St3BR,2BA$2.00
32 John St, Unit 332 John St4BR,1BA$1.83
20 Eden StThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.84
8 Benefit Ter8 Benefit Ter3BR,1BA$2.30
2 Shirley St, Unit 22 Shirley St3BR,1BA$1.95
19 Maple Tree Ln19 Maple Tree Ln3BR,1BA$2.12
37 Walworth St, Unit 37 Walworth37 Walworth St2BR,1BA$2.35
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Main South

What type of rentals are currently available in Main South?

There are currently 419 Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,300. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Main South ranging from $1,500 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Main South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Main South ranges from $1,500 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,726.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Main South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Main South range from $1,849 to $6,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester

Written by: Kevin Wesley

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.