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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Beautiful hardwood flooring
  • Spacious bathroom
  • In-unit washer hookup
  • Private porch

Location

78 Elm St, Worcester, MA 01609, USA|Institute Park
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Management

Mekal Management

Leasing office

(508) 552-9685

Property Overview

78 Elm St is rated highly, featuring an 8.5 out of 10 from Zumper, which indicates it is an excellent option for renters. It showcases notable features such as off-street parking, beautiful hardwood flooring, and a private porch, while also being competitively priced in terms of value. With strong ratings for amenities and location at 9 out of 10, this property offers an attractive lifestyle, making it stand out in its locality for overall quality and transparency.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 78 Elm St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 78 Elm St 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

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath$1,350 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 78 Elm St., Unit 4 in Worcester, MA! This charming second-floor studio apartment offers a bright and open layout with beautiful hardwood flooring and fresh paint throughout. The spacious bathroom adds comfort, while the private porch provides a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after a long day. Additional features include an in-unit washer hookup and off-street parking for convenience. Situated in a central Worcester location, you’ll be close to local shops, restaurants, and major roadways, making commuting and daily errands a breeze. Schedule your showing today and make this cozy, well-maintained studio your next home!

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HomeApartments in WorcesterInstitute Park 78 Elm St

Welcome to 78 Elm St., Unit 4 in Worcester, MA! This charming second-floor studio apartment offers a bright and open layout with beautiful hardwood flooring and fresh paint throughout. The spacious bathroom adds comfort, while the private porch provides a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after a long day. Additional features include an in-unit washer hookup and off-street parking for convenience. Situated in a central Worcester location, you’ll be close to local shops, restaurants, and major roadways, making commuting and daily errands a breeze. Schedule your showing today and make this cozy, well-maintained studio your next home!


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 78 Elm St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 78 Elm St 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 78 Elm St
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.
78 Elm St 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.
78 Elm St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including landscaping. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 78 Elm St 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.
78 Elm St 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·6A 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 78 Elm St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
78 Elm St provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 78 Elm St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Institute Park

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Institute Park
Worcester
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Worcester
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,790
December 2023$1,810
January 2024$1,787
February 2024$1,797
March 2024$1,800
April 2024$1,828
May 2024$1,914
June 2024$2,077
July 2024$2,000
August 2024$1,960
September 2024$1,942
October 2024$1,864
November 2024$1,836
December 2024$1,800
January 2025$1,800
February 2025$1,800
March 2025$1,800
April 2025$1,809
May 2025$1,810
June 2025$1,800
July 2025$1,733
August 2025$1,739
September 2025$1,751
October 2025$1,760
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Institute Park
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,645
March 2024$1,746
April 2024$1,665
May 2024$1,665
June 2024$2,291
July 2024$2,283
August 2024$2,300
September 2024$1,725
October 2024$1,600
November 2024$1,700
December 2024$1,250
January 2025$1,200
February 2025$1,275
March 2025$1,305
April 2025$1,572
May 2025$1,586
June 2025$1,628
July 2025$1,649
August 2025$1,645
September 2025$1,700
October 2025$1,665

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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 monthly rent price of $1,350.
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Schools near 78 Elm St

Elm Park Community

23 north ashland st

worcester, MA, 1609

K-6Public
C

Head Start

770 main st

worcester, MA, 1610

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Getting around Worcester near 78 Elm St

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 78 Elm St, Worcester

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 78 Elm St

Ortega's Market
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Eddies Super Plaza
300 Pleasant St
Bahnan's Bakery
344 Pleasant St
Reliable Market
174 Chandler St
Sandra's Market
652 Main St

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