Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Leicester, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Leicester
$2,225/mo
33%vs previous year
The average rent in Leicester is $2,225 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Leicester
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Leicester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Leicester, MA
Average rent prices in Leicester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Leicester, MA
Rent prices in Leicester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Leicester is $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Leicester run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 121% | |
2 bedroom | $2,037 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change |  22% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Leicester, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | No Change | 19% | |
Houses | $2,800 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
121%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,037
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Leicester, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in Leicester, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Leicester, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Leicester and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Leicester
15%higher than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Leicester, MA is 17% higher than the median rent in Clinton, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,895
1%$1,945
12%$2,000
5%$2,200
28%$3,027
2%$1,950
8%$2,900
18%$1,900
11%$1,595
34%$2,100
87%$1,798
56%$2,500
4%Discover rentals in Leicester, MA
3d ago
1093 Main St, Leicester, MA 01524
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1093 Main St, Leicester, MA 01524
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1093 Main St, Leicester, MA 01524
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Leicester, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Leicester rental market.
How much is rent in Leicester?
The average rent in Leicester is $2,225 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Leicester?
Average rent prices in Leicester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.
How does Leicester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Leicester is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Leicester?
To comfortably afford rent in Leicester, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).