Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Boston University, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Worcester

$3,500/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Worcester is $3,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.

$3.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Worcester

1,242

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Worcester rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Boston University, MA

Average rent prices in Worcester have increased by 14% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Boston University, MA

Rent prices in Worcester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Worcester is $3,450, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester run $2,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,562.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

-

2%

1 bedroom

$2,935

-

8%

2 bedroom

$3,550

-

2%

3 bedroom

$4,675

-

4%

4 bedroom

$6,400

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,935

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,675

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,400

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Boston University, 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.

Discover rentals in Boston University, MA

5d+ ago

Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood apartment for rent in Boston

Studio

0 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

967 Commonwealth Avenue

967 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Studio

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5 Euston St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

1 bed

2 baths

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
164 Thorndike St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coolidge Corner apartment for rent in Brookline

164 Thorndike St #1, Brookline, MA 02446

4 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Boston University, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Worcester rental market.

How much is rent in Worcester?

The average rent in Worcester is $3,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Worcester?

Average rent prices in Worcester have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Worcester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Worcester is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Worcester?

To comfortably afford rent in Worcester, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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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