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Highlights

  • On-site dog park
  • 24/7 fitness center
  • On-call maintenance
  • Concierge service
  • Original hardwood floors throughout

Location

8 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608, USA|Central Business District
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Management

The Grid District

Leasing office

(617) 208-2108

Property Overview

Portside on the Grid receives an impressive overall rating of 8.8 from Zumper, highlighting its excellent value and competitive pricing. With a strong emphasis on amenities, including a 24/7 fitness center and an on-site dog park, the property excels in fitness wellness and pet friendliness. Notable features such as original hardwood floors and on-call maintenance, combined with its prime location near farmers markets and transportation, make it a standout choice for renters seeking quality and convenience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Portside on the Grid is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Portside on the Grid has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath320 sqft$1,335 /mo1 unit availableThis 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 Café 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! Call our Leasing Office at (508) 714-7642 or email ****
WS300Studio1 bath280+ sqft$1,365–$1,500 /mo2 units availableThis 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 Café 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! Call our Leasing Office at (508) 714-7642 or email ****

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Amenities for Portside on the Grid

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Building

24/7 Fitness CenterDogs OK
Onsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 

Cat policy

Not Allowed 

Contact for more information on pet policy.

Building details

Property details

Units30
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About Portside on the Grid

HomeApartments in WorcesterCentral Business District Portside on the Grid

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 Café 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! Call our Leasing Office at (508) 714-7642 or email ****


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Portside on the Grid is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Portside on the Grid has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Portside on the Grid
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Portside on the Grid offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Portside on the Grid goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24/7 fitness center. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Portside on the Grid receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Portside on the Grid is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Portside on the Grid to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Portside on the Grid is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 18 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • Communal green spaces or garden

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Portside on the Grid compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Central Business District

Studio apartments at Portside on the Grid cost about 2% less than the average rent price for studios in Central Business District.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Central Business District
Worcester
A table of studio rental data trends in Worcester
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,475
October 2023$1,746
November 2023$1,716
December 2023$1,620
January 2024$1,487
February 2024$1,400
March 2024$1,510
April 2024$1,500
May 2024$1,520
June 2024$1,741
July 2024$1,827
August 2024$1,725
September 2024$1,834
October 2024$1,897
November 2024$1,825
December 2024$1,775
January 2025$1,784
February 2025$1,651
March 2025$1,607
April 2025$1,512
May 2025$1,516
June 2025$1,480
July 2025$1,489
August 2025$1,412
September 2025$1,400
A table of studio rental data trends in Central Business District
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,043
October 2023$1,812
November 2023$1,847
December 2023$1,641
January 2024$1,431
February 2024$1,430
March 2024$1,645
April 2024$1,819
May 2024$1,575
June 2024$1,628
July 2024$1,509
August 2024$1,497
September 2024$1,512
October 2024$1,644
November 2024$1,843
December 2024$1,801
January 2025$1,815
February 2025$1,795
March 2025$1,899
April 2025$1,437
May 2025$1,465
June 2025$1,416
July 2025$1,470
August 2025$1,371
September 2025$1,383

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$54,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,000 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $1,350.
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Schools near Portside on the Grid

Chandler Elementary Community School

114 chandler st

worcester, MA, 1609

K-6Public
C+

Head Start

770 main st

worcester, MA, 1610

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Getting around Worcester near 8 Portland St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 8 Portland St, Worcester

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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