Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Worcester State University, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Worcester

$2,100/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Worcester is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Worcester

283

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Worcester rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Worcester State University, MA

Average rent prices in Worcester have increased by 11% 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 State University, MA

Rent prices in Worcester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Worcester is $2,025, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,537

-

26%

1 bedroom

$1,799

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,100

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,275

-

9%

4 bedroom

$3,245

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,537

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,245

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Worcester State 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 Worcester State University, MA

6 Almont Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Grafton Hill apartment for rent in Worcester

Cozy Bedroom in Quiet Sunny Shared Apartment

6 Almont Ave #3, Worcester, MA 01604

3 beds

1 bath

$850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

15 Hawley St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Main Middle condo for rent in Worcester

3 beds

2 baths

$1,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Dec 22

15 Hawley St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Main Middle condo for rent in Worcester

3 beds

2 baths

$1,075

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Dec 15

120 Dorchester Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

120 Dorchester Street

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

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Frequently asked questions for Worcester State University, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Worcester rental market.

How much is rent in Worcester?

The average rent in Worcester is $2,100 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Worcester?

Average rent prices in Worcester have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Worcester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Worcester is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $84,000/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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