Enjoy elevated downtown living in this top-floor one-bedroom apartment at Bancroft on the Grid. Featuring impressive city views, this bright and thoughtfully designed residence offers an open-concept layout, high ceilings, and contemporary finishes throughout. Large windows bring in natural light while showcasing the energy of Downtown Worcester right outside your door.
The modern kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, and the spacious living area provides a comfortable setting for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home.
Residents enjoy premium amenities including daily concierge service, a fully equipped fitness center, and welcoming community spaces. Located in the heart of The Grid District, you're just steps from restaurants, coffee shops, public transportation, and downtown attractions including the DCU Center, Theatre District, Polar Park, and the Worcester Public Market.
Top-floor living, skyline views, and unbeatable downtown convenience.
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$1,700/mo
Bancroft on the Grid, APT 1021, 50 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608
1beds
475sqft
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Apartment
Available Mon Sep 14 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
What's special
Contemporary finishes throughoutOpen-concept layoutTop-floor one-bedroom apartmentTop-floor livingSkyline viewsHigh ceilingsImpressive city views
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 475 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 10
- Exterior features: Coffee Shop, Concierge, Downtown Location, Garbage, Hot water included in rent, Maintenance Service, Parking Available, Pet Park, Restaurants, Sewer, TV Lounge, Water/Sewer
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1912
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Building
Details
- Building name: Bancroft on the Grid
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Worcester
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,700+3%$4/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,650$3/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Price change | $1,650-17.5%$3/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000+37.9%$4/sqft |
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| 2/3/2023 | Price change | $1,450+9.4%$3/sqft |
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| 1/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,325+15.2%$3/sqft |
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| 12/18/2019 | Listing removed | $1,150$2/sqft |
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| 12/10/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,150$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 01608
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Chandler Elementary Community SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Worcester East Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10University Pk Campus SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.6 mi
There are 38 available units in this apartment building
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