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Grid District - 50 Franklin
50 Franklin StWorcester, MA 01608
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WorcesterMA01609
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64 Beacon StWorcester, MA 01610
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Downtown Worcester, Worcester, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Worcester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Worcester Studio Apartments | $2,184 | $1,325 | $6,120 |
| Downtown Worcester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $1,585 | $5,629 |
| Downtown Worcester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $1,425 | $7,814 |
| Downtown Worcester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,200 | $4,040 |
| Downtown Worcester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $1,200 | $3,405 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Worcester Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Worcester area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Grid District - 50 Franklin priced from $1,325. Wexford Village Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,749. Here are the most affordable Downtown Worcester apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid District - 50 Franklin | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Wexford Village Apartment Homes | The Bradford | Studio,1BA | $1,749 |
| Colton Apartments | 1x1AcT3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Revington | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,943 |
| 145 Front at City Square | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Worcester, MA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Worcester area is the $1.85 price per square foot 12 Edgeworth St Model at 12 Edgeworth St, Unit 4 in the in the Biotech Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Worcester apartment is the 14 Auburn St Model at 14 Auburn St, Unit 2 starting at $2,400 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Elm Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Worcester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Edgeworth St, Unit 4 | 12 Edgeworth St | 4BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 14 Auburn St, Unit 2 | 14 Auburn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 5 Massasoit Rd, Unit 3 | 5 Massasoit Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 2 | 3 Pleasant Ter | 4BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 81 Merrifield St, Unit 3 | 81 Merrifield St | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 100 Wall St | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 27 Windsor St, Unit 2 | 27 Windsor St | 3BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 11 Benefit Ter, Unit 3 | 11 Benefit Ter | 4BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 76 Fairmont Ave, Unit 2 | 76 Fairmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 12 Nebraska St | 12 Nebraska St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Worcester Neighborhood in Worcester, MA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Worcester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Worcester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Worcester is under $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Worcester?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Worcester is Grid District - 50 Franklin which is listed at $1,585, while the average apartment in Downtown Worcester costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 55 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Worcester?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Worcester have an average cost of $385 which is $9,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Worcester.
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Written by: Amber Kanuckel
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.
Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.
Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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