Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Worcester
$2,200/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Worcester is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Worcester
287
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Worcester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Average rent prices in Worcester have decreased by 8% 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
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Rent prices in Worcester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Worcester is $2,175, whereas a house costs $2,990. 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,475 | - |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | - | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,205 | - | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | - | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,575 | - | 2% |
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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,175 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,990 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,119 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,475
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,205
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last year
2%
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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,175
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Houses
Average rent
$2,990
Rooms
Average rent
$1,119
The table above reflects average rent prices in Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
5d+ ago
120 Dorchester Street, Worcester, MA 01604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Main Middle apartment for rent in Worcester
43 Austin St #25, Worcester, MA 01609
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Main Middle apartment for rent in Worcester
272 Pleasant St #11, Worcester, MA 01609
2 beds
1 bath
$1,585
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
2d ago
Shrewsbury Street apartment for rent in Worcester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,590
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Newton Square apartment for rent in Worcester
9 Ivanhoe Rd #9, Worcester, MA 01602
4 beds
2 baths
$6,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Central Business District apartment for rent in Worcester
416 Main St #2, Worcester, MA 01608
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,100
$6,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Shrewsbury Street townhouse for rent in Worcester
49 Chilmark St #A, Worcester, MA 01604
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Newton Square apartment for rent in Worcester
284 Highland St #3, Worcester, MA 01602
2 beds
2 baths
$4,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1h ago
Verified
100 Arbor Dr, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$4,715
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$3,185
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Newton Square house for rent in Worcester
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
46 Channing St #2, Worcester, MA 01605
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$3,185
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,928–$3,208
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
11h ago
Verified
14000 Avalon Dr, Northborough, MA 01532
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,105–$3,753
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
12 Lilac Ln, Worcester, MA 01607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
$925
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
100 Arbor Dr, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
1 bed
1 bath
$1,805–$3,476
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$3,185
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
3 beds
1 bath
$2,696–$3,208
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Verified
121 1/2 Eastern Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Worcester rental market.
How much is rent in Worcester?
The average rent in Worcester is $2,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Worcester?
Average rent prices in Worcester have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Worcester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Worcester is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $88,000/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).