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121 Bailey St

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Worcester, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Worcester, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Worcester, MA area range in price from $1,050 to $15,189 with an overall median price of $4,285. The three Worcester neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Charlton City at $1,450, Charlton Depot at $1,450, and Downtown Southbridge 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
Charlton City$1,500$1,4502
Charlton Depot$1,500$1,4502
Downtown Southbridge$2,000$1,39516
Sandersdale$2,000$1,39515
Westville Lake$2,000$1,39516
Globe Village$2,095$1,39525
Hilltop Farms$2,135$1,8504
College Hill$2,150$1,20072
North Quinsigamond Village$2,150$1,20011
Union HIll$2,175$1,15072

Cheapest Available Worcester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Worcester, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 7 Somerset St in the Elm Park neighborhood priced from $1,200. Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the College Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,281. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Worcester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7 Somerset St1 BR1BR,1BA$1,200
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,281
Grid District - 50 FranklinWS200Studio,1BA$1,325
Stratton Hill Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Ledgewood Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Worcester area is the $1.45 price per square foot 82 Green Hill Pky Model at 82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 1 in the in the Biotech Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Worcester apartment is the 431 Massasoit Rd Model at 431 Massasoit Rd, Unit #2 431 Massasoit Rd. starting at $2,600 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Broadmeadow 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.
82 Green Hill Pky, Unit 182 Green Hill Pky4BR,1BA$1.45
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
43 Olga Ave, Unit Worcestert U Mass near43 Olga Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
12 Edgeworth St, Unit 412 Edgeworth St4BR,1BA$1.85
26 Hitchcock Rd, Unit 1st Floor26 Hitchcock Rd3BR,1BA$1.71
24 Epworth St, Unit 124 Epworth St1BR,1BA$1.00
7 Somerset St1 BR1BR,1.5BA$1.00
6 Rockdale St, Unit 36 Rockdale St2BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester

What type of rentals are currently available in Worcester?

There are currently 829 Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $7,622. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Worcester ranging from $800 to $8,500.

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 $800 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,947.

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 $1,500 to $4,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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.

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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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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