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Grid District - 50 Franklin
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Worcester, MA from $400 (20 Rentals)
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Colton Apartments
588 Main StWorcester, MA 01608
50 Fruit St
WorcesterMA01609
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127 Highland
127-131 Highland StWorcester, MA 01609
34 Dorchester St
WorcesterMA01610
153 Green St
WorcesterMA01604
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Central Business District, Worcester, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $2,111 | $1,150 | $6,514 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $1,500 | $5,728 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,915 | $1,425 | $7,654 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,875 | $3,500 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $1,200 | $3,405 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Business District Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Grid District - 50 Franklin priced from $1,325. Colton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid District - 50 Franklin | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Colton Apartments | 0x1Ac T2 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 127 Highland | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Wexford Village Apartment Homes | The Bradford | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
| 24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $2.33 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Live/Work Model at Courthouse Lofts in the in the Elm Park neighborhood starting from $3,227. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 3 Pleasant Ter Model at 3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Elm Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Lofts | 2 Bedroom Live/Work | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 2 | 3 Pleasant Ter | 4BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 81 Merrifield St, Unit 3 | 81 Merrifield St | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 24 Eden St | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 61 Channing St | 61 Channing St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 76 Fairmont Ave, Unit 2 | 76 Fairmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 127 Highland | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 10 E Shelby St, Unit 2 | 10 E Shelby St | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Edge Union Station | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 17 1/2 Ward St, Unit 3 | 17 1/2 Ward St | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Colton Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?
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 54 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $438 which is $9,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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