Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Leicester, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Leicester

$1,750/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Leicester is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leicester

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leicester rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Leicester, MA

Average rent prices in Leicester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,825.

Listings

Studio

$1,414

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,575

No Change

32%

2 bedroom

$2,106

8%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,300

24%

-

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,414

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,106

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

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

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,022
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leicester, MA is 13% lower than the median rent in Clinton, MA.

Discover rentals in Leicester, MA

8 Pleasant St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leicester

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1671 Main St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leicester

1671 Main St #23, Leicester, MA 01524

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
370 Pleasant St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leicester

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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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 $1,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Leicester?

Average rent prices in Leicester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Leicester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Leicester is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Leicester?

To comfortably afford rent in Leicester, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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).

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