Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Worcester, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Worcester, MA rent slipped 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $85 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Worcester runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average among mid-tier metros with 268 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Worcester rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,812/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Worcester
$2,000/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Worcester is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Worcester
268
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Worcester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Worcester, MA
Average rent prices in Worcester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Worcester, MA
Rent prices in Worcester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Worcester is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 |  8% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,812 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,995 | |
Grafton Hill | $1,850 | |
Green Island | $2,056 | |
Institute Park | $1,900 | |
North Quinsigamond Village | $1,850 | |
Shrewsbury Street | $2,000 | |
Union Hill | $1,995 | |
University Park | $2,049 | |
Vernon Hill | $1,895 | |
Webster Square | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,075 | 2% | 4% | |
Houses | $2,750 | 5% | 10% | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,812
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
5%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,995
Green Island
Average rent
$2,056
Webster Square
Average rent
$1,950
Shrewsbury Street
Average rent
$2,000
University Park
Average rent
$2,049
Union Hill
Average rent
$1,995
Vernon Hill
Average rent
$1,895
Institute Park
Average rent
$1,900
Grafton Hill
Average rent
$1,850
North Quinsigamond Village
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Worcester, 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 Worcester, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Worcester and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Worcester
5%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Worcester, MA is 7% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,150
10%$1,900
17%$2,500
1%$2,025
4%$2,430
30%$2,125
8%$1,837
2%$2,720
1%$1,788
2%$2,415
2%$3,500
15%$1,675
5%Discover rentals in Worcester, MA
4d ago
Main Middle condo for rent in Worcester
15 Hawley St #2, Worcester, MA 01609
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
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.Condo for rent
Available Dec 22
4d ago
Main Middle condo for rent in Worcester
15 Hawley St #1, Worcester, MA 01609
3 beds
2 baths
$1,075
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.Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
16m ago
University Park apartment for rent in Worcester
6 Gates St, Worcester, MA 01610
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
120 Dorchester Street, Worcester, MA 01604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Newton Square apartment for rent in Worcester
9 Ivanhoe Rd #9, Worcester, MA 01602
4 beds
2 baths
$6,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Shrewsbury Street townhouse for rent in Worcester
49 Chilmark St #A, Worcester, MA 01604
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,950
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.House for rent
Available Oct 19
1d ago
North Lincoln Street house for rent in Worcester
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Institute Park townhouse for rent in Worcester
73 Townsend St, Worcester, MA 01609
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,950
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,080–$3,185
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.Apartment for rent
19h ago
31 Ridge St, Worcester, MA 01604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
8 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608
Studio
1 bath
$1,350–$1,425
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
76 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608
Studio
1 bath
$1,295–$1,395
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,928–$3,086
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
3d ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,080–$3,185
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1066 Pleasant St #1, Worcester, MA 01602
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
15 King Philip Rd #2A, Worcester, MA 01606
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 18
3d ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,080–$3,185
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
8 Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608
Studio
1 bath
$1,350–$1,425
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Broadmeadow Brook apartment for rent in Worcester
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
17m ago
Shrewsbury Street apartment for rent in Worcester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Worcester, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Worcester rental market.
How much is rent in Worcester?
The average rent in Worcester is $2,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Worcester?
Average rent prices in Worcester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Worcester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Worcester is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Worcester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester are Grafton Hill ($1,850/mo), North Quinsigamond Village ($1,850/mo), and Vernon Hill ($1,895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Worcester?
To comfortably afford rent in Worcester, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Worcester?
December and January offer the best rental deals in Worcester, with rents running about 11% lower than peak summer pricing. March and April are the most competitive months when demand exceeds inventory.
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).