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160 Fremont St

WorcesterMA01603

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31 Ridge St

WorcesterMA01604

Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $800 to $15,651 with an overall median price of $4,358. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlton City at $1,700, Charlton Depot at $1,700, and Downtown Southbridge at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Worcester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Charlton City$1,700$1,7001
Charlton Depot$1,700$1,7001
Downtown Southbridge$2,097$1,40017
Globe Village$2,097$1,40021
Sandersdale$2,097$1,40017
Westville Lake$2,097$1,40017
Union HIll$2,200$1,15076
Webster Square$2,200$80083
East Side$2,250$1,15083
North Uxbridge$2,450$2,2502

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. Grid District - 50 Franklin in the Biotech Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. 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
Grid District - 50 FranklinWS200Studio,1BA$1,325
Colton Apartments1x1AcT31BR,1BA$1,550
Junction Shop Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,645
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $0.30 price per square foot 9 Englewood Ave Model at 9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms in the in the Beacon Brightly neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the 82 Green Hill Pky Model at 82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 1 starting at $2,400 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Biotech Park 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.
9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms9 Englewood Ave6BR,3BA$0.30
82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 182 Green Hill Pky4BR,1BA$1.45
Junction Shop Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
5 Massasoit Rd, Unit 35 Massasoit Rd3BR,1BA$1.74
89 Sterling St, Unit 289 Sterling St2BR,1BA$1.67
24 Epworth St, Unit 124 Epworth St1BR,1BA$1.00
77 Cohasset St, Unit 277 Cohasset St3BR,1BA$1.83
967 Pleasant St, Unit 3967 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.82
417 Shrewsbury St, Unit #1417 Shrewsbury St2BR,1BA$1.77
12 Nebraska St12 Nebraska St2BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester?

There are currently 892 Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $28,500. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester ranging from $875 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Worcester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Worcester ranges from $875 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,557.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Worcester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Worcester range from $1,300 to $4,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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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.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.

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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.