Cheap Homes for Rent in Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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property at 38-40 Cedar St

$1,800

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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38-40 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 36 Cedar St

$1,850

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

36 Cedar St

WorcesterMA01609

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property at 8 Ashland St

$1,900

Total Monthly Price

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$1,900

Total Monthly Price
$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Ashland St

WorcesterMA01609

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aurora ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
The Central Building ResidencesOne Bedroom Call For Pricing1BR,1BA$1,364
New Park on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Bancroft On The Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,525
Portland on the Grid0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
145 Front at City SquareStudio FloorplansStudio,1BA$1,719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA

As of January 28, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms9 Englewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.31
Courthouse Lofts3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.72
Junction Shop Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
9 Townsend St, Unit 39 Townsend St4BR,1BA$1.53
24 Crown St, Unit 324 Crown St3BR,1BA$1.64
10 Cheever St, Unit 210 Cheever St3BR,1BA$1.67
5 Clifton St, Unit 35 Clifton St3BR,1BA$1.67
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt. 141 Hollywood St.2BR,1BA$1.73
65 West St, Unit 265 West St1BR,1BA$1.75
41 Hollywood St., Unit Apt 241 Hollywood St.1BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Main South

What type of rentals are currently available in Main South?

There are currently 409 Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,300. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Main South ranging from $1,050 to $3,600.

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 $1,050 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,200.

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 $1,750 to $3,970, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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