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Colton Apartments

588 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608

4.0 (17 reviews)

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  • Total Monthly Price

    $1,400

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    500 sq ft

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  • Walker's Paradise
  • Pool
  • Controlled Access

Pricing & Floor Plans

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$1,400 Total Monthly Price 1 Bed 1 Bath 500 Sq Ft $1,000 Deposit
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Utility - Electric - Third Party
      Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumption of electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party
      Varies / mo
    • Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
      Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party
      Varies / mo
      Disclaimer: 2 Price varies based on amount of coverage.
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  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit (Refundable)
        Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.
        $1,000
  • Dogs
    Max of 1
    Restrictions:
    1 pet allowed per apartment, cats $25/mo dogs are $50/mo -- no deposit
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  • Cats
    Max of 1
    Restrictions:
    1 pet allowed per apartment, cats $25/mo dogs are $50/mo -- no deposit
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  • Pet Fees
    • Pet Rent
      Max of 2. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet.
      $25 - $50 / mo
      Disclaimer: 29 Price varies based on pet type.
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  • Parking
    • Parking Fee
      Max of 2. Amount for parking space/services. May be subject to availability. Charged per rentable item. Payable to 3rd Party
      Varies
      Disclaimer: 38 Price varies based on service level or type.
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    Comments
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  • Access Device - Additional
    Amount to obtain additional access device(s) for community; additional fob, additional key. May be subject to availability. Charged per device.
    $10 / occurrence
  • Intra-Community Transfer Fee
    Amount due when transferring to another rental unit within community. Charged per unit.
    $1,000 / occurrence
  • Access Device - Replacement
    Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.
    $10 / occurrence
  • Late Fee
    Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.
    $50 / occurrence
  • Lease Buy Out
    Amount agreed upon by resident to terminate lease early and satisfy lease terms; additional conditions apply. Charged per unit.
    200% of base rent / occurrence
  • Month-to-Month Fee
    Amount, in addition to base rent, for a month-to-month lease. Charged per unit.
    $1,000 / occurrence
  • Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
    Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.
    $100 / occurrence
  • Insufficient Move-Out Notice Fee
    Amount for not providing notice to move-out as required by lease. Charged per unit.
    200% of base rent / occurrence
  • Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery
    Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transferred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy. Charged per unit.
    Varies / occurrence

Property Fee Disclaimer: Total Monthly Leasing Price includes base rent, all monthly mandatory and any user-selected optional fees. Excludes variable, usage-based, and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Security Deposit may change based on screening results, but total will not exceed legal maximums. Some items may be taxed under applicable law. Some fees may not apply to rental homes subject to an affordable program. All fees are subject to application and/or lease terms. Prices and availability subject to change. Resident is responsible for damages beyond ordinary wear and tear. Resident may need to maintain insurance and to activate and maintain utility services, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and internet, per the lease. Additional fees may apply as detailed in the application and/or lease agreement, which can be requested prior to applying. Pets: Pet breed and other pet restrictions apply. Rentable Items: All Parking, storage, and other rentable items are subject to availability. Final pricing and availability will be determined during lease agreement. See Leasing Agent for details.

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Property Information

  • Built in 1970
  • 45 units/4 stories

About Colton Apartments

The Colton Apartments at 590 Main St. offer quiet apartment living in the heart of Downtown Worcester. Our 45 unit historical building consists of studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with full bathrooms, large windows, tall ceilings and open floor plans. Enjoy easy access to major highways or walk just steps to the bus route. Relax at our seasonal swimming pool in our gated courtyard. Ask to speak with Rental Manager, for apartment pricing and availability.

Colton Apartments is an apartment community located in Worcester County and the 01608 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Worcester attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Close to Worcester Union Station
  • Located in the Heart of Downtown Worcester
  • Emergency Maintenance Available

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Community Amenities

  • Controlled Access
  • Pool
Location
588 Main St, Worcester,
MA 01608
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Neighborhood

The Institute Park neighborhood is named after its namesake green space. The sprawling historic park has a lake and is a popular spot for summer concerts and events including Father’s Fest and Caribbean Festival. Along with Institute Park, the neighborhood has several parks like Elm Park, another historic 60-acre park, so residents have access to plenty of outdoor amenities. Located directly west of Downtown Worcester. Institute Park is home to Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Becker College, making it a great option for anyone looking to live near campus or the heart of the city. The neighborhood also has a thriving arts scene and houses several art galleries and the Worcester Museum of Art. Influenced by the two colleges, there are trendy eateries, coffee shops, pubs, and grocers located along Park Avenue and Highland Avenue. With newly built apartment buildings and historic houses available for rent, Institute Park merges suburban and urban living.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Institute Park Worcester, MA
Studio $1,269 $1,625
1 Bedroom $1,730 $1,812
2 Bedrooms $1,505 $2,121
3 Bedrooms $1,583 $2,322
Amenities
  • Controlled Access
  • Pool
  • Close to Worcester Union Station
  • Located in the Heart of Downtown Worcester
  • Emergency Maintenance Available
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $50
Dog Rent $50
Office Hours
Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MCPHS University, Worcester
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Becker College, Worcester
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Worcester Polytechnic Inst.
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Clark University
Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
Colton Apartments is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from MCPHS University, Worcester. It is also near Becker College, Worcester and Worcester Polytechnic Inst..
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Elm Park Community
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
444 Students
Attendance Zone
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
362 Students
Attendance Zone
Forest Grove Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
938 Students
Attendance Zone
University Pk Campus School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
224 Students
Attendance Zone
Doherty Memorial High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,756 Students
Attendance Zone
St Marys Elementary School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
193 Students
Nearby
St Mary S Jr/Sr High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
118 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Colton Apartments is near Worcester Regional, located 5.2 miles or 11 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Worcester Union Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Worcester
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Grafton
Drive: 15 min 8.4 mi
Westborough
Drive: 17 min 9.6 mi
Southborough
Drive: 28 min 16.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Worcester Regional
Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
Walker's Paradise
94
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
58
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
56
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Colton Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Park And Chandler
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Southbridge Plaza
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
College Square Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Colton Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
EcoTarium
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Quinsigamond State Park
Drive: 5 min 3.1 mi
Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
Ward Hill Ski Area
Drive: 15 min 7.8 mi
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Drive: 16 min 8.5 mi
Colton Apartments has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including EcoTarium, Quinsigamond State Park, and Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Vincent Hospital
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Adcare Hospital of Worcester
Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
Drive: 5 min 3.1 mi
Colton Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is St. Vincent Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colton Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Colton Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Colton Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Colton Apartments?

Parking is available at Colton Apartments. Contact this property for details.

Is Colton Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, Colton Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Colton Apartments?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,400 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $56,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

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Colton Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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