
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main South Neighborhood of Worcester, MA from $400 (14 Rentals)
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117 Illinois St

Grid District - 50 Franklin

Colton Apartments

5-7 Pleasant St
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 |
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Main South Studio Apartments | $2,186 | $1,325 | $6,028 |
Main South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $1,625 | $5,468 |
Main South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $1,750 | $7,643 |
Main South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $1,300 | $4,040 |
Main South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $2,200 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 14 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 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 Main South apartments for rent in Worcester, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grid District - 50 Franklin | WS200 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Colton Apartments | 0x1AcT3 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
The Revington | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,943 |
145 Front at City Square | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,012 |
The 6Hundred | 1x1ArT2-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main South, MA
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main South 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 Main South apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Junction Shop Lofts starting at $2,045 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Biotech Park 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. |
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9 Englewood Ave, Unit Rooms | 9 Englewood Ave | 6BR,3BA | $0.30 |
Junction Shop Lofts | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Courthouse Lofts | 2 Bedroom Live/Work | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
26 Hitchcock Rd, Unit 1st Floor | 26 Hitchcock Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
7 Somerset St | 3BR | 3BR,1BA | $2.92 |
3 Pleasant Ter, Unit 2 | 3 Pleasant Ter | 4BR,1BA | $1.97 |
11 Benefit Ter, Unit 3 | 11 Benefit Ter | 4BR,1BA | $2.06 |
95 Courtland St, Unit 2 | 95 Courtland St | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Tatnuck Square Apartments Worcester | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Royal Worcester Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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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 $2,100.
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 2 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 $208 which is $9,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main South.
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