
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $800 (8 Rentals)
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25 Wyman St, Unit Unit 1. available in June

Merrick at the Square
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16 Charlotte St, Unit 2nd Floor with Balcony
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West Side, Worcester, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,403 | $3,035 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $1,403 | $3,995 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,800 | $2,550 |
| West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $850 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Merrick at the Square priced from $1,309. Tatnuck Square Apartments Worcester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick at the Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| Tatnuck Square Apartments Worcester | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Coes Pond Village (A 55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,929 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MA
As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side 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 West Side apartment is the 198 Russell St Model at 198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side 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 |
| 198 Russell St, Unit 1st Floor | 198 Russell St | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 195 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 195 Park Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 144 Russell St, Unit Russell St | 144 Russell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 36 Townsend St | 36 Townsend St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.80 |
| 144 Russell St, Unit 1 | 144 Russell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Royal Worcester Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Tatnuck Square Apartments Worcester | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 16 Charlotte St, Unit 2nd Floor with Balcony | 16 Charlotte St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Merrick at the Square | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $2,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Merrick at the Square which is listed at $1,403, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
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 7 regular apartments in West Side 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 West Side?
Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $407 which is $2,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

Local Secrets: Finding the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Worcester
Written by: Kevin Wesley
Worcester is a vibrant, culturally rich and diverse city at the heart of central Massachusetts.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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