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    • Portside on The Grid

    8 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608

    Located in Worcester zip code 01608
    Apartment building
    Pet-friendly
    13–unit building
    200–625 sqft
    Studio–1 bedroom
    1 bathroom

    What's special

    Convenient Location | Studio now available! | Heat & Hot Water included! - This beautiful apartment is now available! Fall in love with these original hardwood floor throughout the apartment. Dark countertops with wood cabinets open the space up to feel bright and modern! 8-16 Portland is a quiet building, located right off the busier Franklin St., enjoy the quiet oasis of this building while having the convenience of living in Downtown Worcester. Stay warm in the chilly New England winters with heat and hot water included in your rent, also included in rent is trash and recycling. There is an in building common laundry room (no carrying laundry baskets to the laundry mat!) plus enjoy all the amenities our residents get from living at the Grid District. Located in the heart of downtown Worcester, THE GRID DISTRICT offers a 24/7 fitness center, concierge service, and on-call maintenance. Garage and surface lot parking spaces are available to residents. Pet friendly apartments with an on-site dog park (breed restrictions apply). Grid residents also enjoy a discount at the Brew Cafe and the Worcester Beer Garden. Quick access to 290 and the Mass Pike, this location is central to all your needs. This studio apartment won't be available for long, jump on this opportunity today! (RLNE4776291)

    Facts, features & policies

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    Pet essentials
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    • DogsAllowed
      Small OK
    • CatsAllowed
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    Utilities included in rent
    • Heat
    • Hot water

    Neighborhood: 01608

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    • Urban Energy
      Fast-paced city living with endless options for dining, shopping, and culture.
      Arts Scene
      Galleries, murals, and cultural venues showcase creativity and artistic talent.
      Dining Scene
      From casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.
      Transit Access
      Convenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.
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    Downtown Worcester’s 01608 blends historic brick blocks and marquee venues with a growing culinary and arts scene. Expect four true New England seasons—snowy winters, colorful fall foliage, and warm summers—framed by landmarks like the Hanover Theatre, Mechanics Hall, the DCU Center, Polar Park for WooSox baseball, and the Worcester Palladium. Streets are lively and walkable, with coffee at Brew on the Grid or Fuel America, dinners at deadhorse hill, Armsby Abbey, or The Mercantile rooftop, local purveyors at Worcester Public Market, the YMCA on Main Street, the Worcester Common for green space and seasonal skating, and Mercantile Center shops nearby. Union Station brings MBTA/Amtrak service, the WRTA bus hub, and quick I-290 access. Recent Zillow market trends show a median asking rent in the low $2,000s, with most apartments ranging roughly from the mid-$1,600s to mid-$2,600s in recent months. Residents include students, professionals, and longtime locals; it’s generally pet friendly, and weekends fill with ballgames, concerts, gallery events, and nearby brewery hangouts.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

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    Walker's Paradise
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    Good Transit
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    Bikeable

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Portside on The Grid?

    Portside on The Grid has a walk score of 91, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of Portside on The Grid?

    Portside on The Grid has a transit score of 61, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to Portside on The Grid?

    The schools assigned to Portside on The Grid include Chandler Elementary Community School, Elm Park Community School, and Jacob Hiatt Magnet School.

    What neighborhood is Portside on The Grid in?

    Portside on The Grid is in the 01608 neighborhood in Worcester, MA.

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