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19 Circuit Ave EWorcester, MA 01603
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16 Charlotte St, Unit 2nd Floor with Balcony
16 Charlotte StWorcester, MA 01610
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Main South, Worcester, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Main South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main South Studio Apartments | $2,278 | $1,350 | $5,218 |
| Main South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $1,400 | $5,844 |
| Main South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $1,575 | $6,777 |
| Main South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,300 | $4,040 |
| Main South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $2,300 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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Cheapest Available Main South Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Main South area of Worcester, MA is a Studio unit found at Colton Apartments priced from $1,350. Grid District - 50 Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Main South apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Apartments | 0x1Ac T2 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Grid District - 50 Franklin | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| 8 Hammond St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 145 Front at City Square | S3H | Studio,1BA | $1,834 |
| The Revington | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,928 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main South 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 Main South apartment is the 26 Hitchcock Rd Model at 26 Hitchcock Rd, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,300 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Main South 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 |
| 26 Hitchcock Rd, Unit 1st Floor | 26 Hitchcock Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 2 | 3 Pleasant Ter | 4BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 638 Pleasant St, Unit 3 | 638 Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 16 Dorrance St, Unit 2 | 16 Dorrance St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Tatnuck Square Apartments Worcester | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Royal Worcester Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 8 Hammond St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The 6Hundred | 1x1F | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 16 Charlotte St, Unit 2nd Floor with Balcony | 16 Charlotte St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Main South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Main South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Main South is under $2,136.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main South?
The cheapest apartment in Main South is Grid District - 50 Franklin which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Main South costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Main South?
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 148 regular apartments in Main South 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 Main South?
Cheap apartments in Main South have an average cost of $218 which is $9,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main South.
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