Cheap Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA from $400 (45 Rentals)

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Hadley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Apartments

657 Main StWorcester, MA 01610
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30 Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Cedar St

30 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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Reservoir Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reservoir Place

169-171 Mill StWorcester, MA 01603
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9 Mount Vernon
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Mount Vernon

9 Mount Vernon StWorcester, MA 01605
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Whitmarsh Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Whitmarsh Apartments

14-22 Whitmarsh AveWorcester, MA 01606
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21 Heywood St
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Heywood St

21 Heywood StWorcester, MA 01604
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49 Farrar Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Farrar Ave

49 Farrar AveWorcester, MA 01604
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Kendrick Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kendrick Arms

15-23 Kendrick AveWorcester, MA 01606
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10 Revere St
1 Bedroom Apartments

10 Revere St

10 Revere StWorcester, MA 01604
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Houghton On The Grid
Studio Apartments

Houghton On The Grid

80-82 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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The Cedar House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedar House

1-3 Cedar StWorcester, MA 01609
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18 Lancaster St
1 Bedroom Apartments

18 Lancaster St

18 Lancaster StWorcester, MA 01609
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WPI Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

WPI Townhouses

79 Park AveWorcester, MA 01605
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46-48 Edgeworth St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

46-48 Edgeworth St

46-48 Edgeworth StWorcester, MA 01605
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Canal Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canal Lofts

48 Water StWorcester, MA 01604
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100 Wall St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Wall St

100 Wall StWorcester, MA 01604
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Lincoln Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Village

37 Pleasant Valley DrWorcester, MA 01605
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Park Plaza on the Grid
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza on the Grid

507 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
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Portland Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Street Lofts

26 Portland StWorcester, MA 01608
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Chatham Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Street Lofts

6 Chatham StWorcester, MA 01609
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COHASSET PLACE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

COHASSET PLACE

194 Cohasset StWorcester, MA 01604
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Sudbury Street Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sudbury Street Lofts

13 Sudbury StWorcester, MA 01609
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135 Sterling St
2 Bedroom Apartments

135 Sterling St

135 Sterling StWest Boylston, MA 01583
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Worcester, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $1,050 to $15,165 with an overall median price of $4,352. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Southbridge at $1,395, Sandersdale at $1,395, and Westville Lake at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Worcester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Southbridge$1,925$1,39571
Sandersdale$2,000$1,39576
Westville Lake$2,000$1,39576
Hilltop Farms$2,000$1,85031
Globe Village$2,099$1,395544
Morse Hollow$2,100$1,450188
College Hill$2,150$1,2002919
Union HIll$2,225$1,1503165
East Side$2,250$1,1502964
North Uxbridge$2,250$2,00020

Cheapest Available Worcester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $1,281. Stratton Hill Park Apartments in the Greendale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,281
Stratton Hill Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Grid District - 50 Franklin1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Shrewsbury CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,674
Wexford Village Apartment HomesThe BradfordStudio,1BA$1,749
Upton St Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $1.63 price per square foot 431 Massasoit Rd Model at 431 Massasoit Rd, Unit #2 431 Massasoit Rd. in the in the Broadmeadow neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the 70 Seymour St Model at 70 Seymour St, Unit 2 starting at $2,650 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Worcester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
431 Massasoit Rd, Unit #2 431 Massasoit Rd.431 Massasoit Rd2BR,2BA$1.63
70 Seymour St, Unit 270 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.77
11 Reeves St, Unit 111 Reeves St3BR,1BA$1.57
7 Rena St, Unit #17 Rena St3BR,1BA$1.93
967 Pleasant St, Unit 3967 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.54
14 Auburn St, Unit 214 Auburn St2BR,1BA$1.85
26 Hitchcock Rd, Unit 1st Floor26 Hitchcock Rd3BR,1BA$1.79
81 Merrifield St, Unit 381 Merrifield St3BR,1BA$1.92
638 Pleasant St, Unit 3638 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.82
43 Everard St, Unit 343 Everard St3BR,1BA$1.85

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Worcester Overview

Worcester (colloquially pronounced “Woo-ster” or “Wista”), reinvigorated on the heels of booming Healthcare and Biotech industries, is now the second most populated city in New England, behind Boston and ahead of Providence. With its roots dating back to the 1600’s, it’s one of America’s oldest communities giving it that traditional colonial feel. The city’s centrality to both Massachusetts and greater New England offers Worcester apartment residents the unique opportunity to engage in a wide array of activities both local and afar. If that’s not enough, expect to feel welcomed with a whole heart as that is the city’s official symbol.

Why live in Worcester, MA?

Worcester apartments may be the most convenient place to live within New England as it is located in the dead-center of Massachusetts making an easy trip out to Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and even Connecticut. If the location isn’t enough, then consider the expanding Biotech industry, which brings in thousands of jobs a year at both the academic and practitioner level. With the high concentration of universities (10 in total!) you can expect to be surrounded by highly educated, diverse neighbors who have relocated here from across the country.

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Getting Around Worcester, MA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Worcester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Worcester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Worcester is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Worcester?

The cheapest apartment in Worcester is Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Worcester costs $4,352.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Worcester?

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 60,801 regular apartments in Worcester 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 Worcester?

Cheap apartments in Worcester have an average cost of $505 which is $3,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Worcester.

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