Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Brandeis University, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Worcester

$3,300/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Worcester is $3,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Worcester

3,723

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Worcester rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Brandeis University, MA

Average rent prices in Worcester have decreased by 1% 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 Brandeis University, MA

Rent prices in Worcester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Worcester is $3,300, whereas a house costs $3,710. 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,295.

Listings

Studio

$2,105

-

6%

1 bedroom

$2,695

-

3%

2 bedroom

$3,200

-

5%

3 bedroom

$3,800

-

11%

4 bedroom

$5,100

-

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,105

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brandeis 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 Brandeis University, MA

22 Browns Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Bank Square condo for rent in Waltham

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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

2d ago

West Medford townhouse for rent in Medford

Personal bedroom in immense renovated house and

74 Sharon St #1, Medford, MA 02155

1 bed

3 baths

$755

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.
416 Trapelo Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont

Sunny furnished bedroom close to Waverly Square

416 Trapelo Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478

1 bed

1 bath

$900

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
46 Park Vale Avenue #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Commonwealth apartment for rent in Boston

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Price dropped $2,900The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Brandeis University, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Worcester rental market.

How much is rent in Worcester?

The average rent in Worcester is $3,300 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Worcester?

Average rent prices in Worcester have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Worcester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Worcester is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 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 $132,000/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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