145 Front at City Square
145 Front St,
Worcester, MA 01608
$1,983 - $3,558 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA Area Guide
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WPI
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Engineers
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Private
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Rigorous
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Innovative
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Intimate
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STEM
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1865 to create and convey the latest science and engineering knowledge in ways that would be most useful to society. The curriculum at WPI has expanded many times since its founding but still remains true to its mission. Students at WPI are educated in engineering, science, management, and humanities to prepare for active lifelong learning that facilitates careers of professional practice, civic contribution, and leadership. Situated in Worcester, WPI is convenient to a number of apartments, condos, and lofts available for rent near campus. Commuting and traveling from the WPI campus is simple with access to the WRTA and I-290. Campus life at WPI is buzzing with over 200 clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III varsity sports, intramural teams, fraternities and sororities, and community service opportunities. Worcester attractions such as Green Hill Park, Worcester Art Museum, the Palladium, and Mechanics Hall are within close proximity to WPI. Boston, Providence, and Hartford are all within an hour’s drive of campus while New York City is just three hours away.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Worcester, MA is $1,633 for a studio, $1,851 for one bedroom, $2,174 for two bedrooms, and $2,416 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Worcester has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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439 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,633/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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692 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,851/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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936 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,174/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,063 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,416/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
415 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Public
Grades K-12
1,426 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
605 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
463 Students
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Public
Grades K-12
1,426 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
954 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
938 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
781 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
679 Students
Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science at WPI
Public
Grades 9-12
98 Students
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Public
Grades K-12
1,426 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,756 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,409 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
224 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Quinsigamond State Park
- EcoTarium
- Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ward Hill Ski Area
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
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