Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Average rent in
Worcester, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Worcester rent stands today
Worcester, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,097/month. Month to month, rents increased 2.3%, reflecting recent upward movement in the market despite minimal change over the year.
Compared to national trends
Worcester rents run 7.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range among U.S. metros. The city offers 247 total rentals, providing a moderate inventory for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Worcester rent for about $1,512/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,730/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,688/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,450/month compared to $2,034/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Newton Square saw rents rise 25.0% year over year to $2,500/month across 10 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Biotech Park Area rents fell 33.6% year over year to $2,075/month, marking a significant local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Worcester
$2,097/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Worcester is $2,097 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $147 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Worcester
247
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Worcester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Worcester, MA
Average rent prices in Worcester have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,034, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,512 |  4% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,730 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,687 | 2% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bell Hill | $1,900 | |
Central Business District | $1,700 | |
Franklin Plantation | $2,300 | |
Green Island | $2,200 | |
Institute Park | $1,750 | |
Shrewsbury Street | $2,025 | |
Union Hill | $2,300 | |
University Park | $2,065 | |
Vernon Hill | $2,100 | |
Webster Square | $2,247 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,034 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,162 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,512
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,687
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,700
Union Hill
Average rent
$2,300
Vernon Hill
Average rent
$2,100
University Park
Average rent
$2,065
Green Island
Average rent
$2,200
Institute Park
Average rent
$1,750
Webster Square
Average rent
$2,247
Bell Hill
Average rent
$1,900
Shrewsbury Street
Average rent
$2,025
Franklin Plantation
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,034
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,162
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
8%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Worcester, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$1,800
3%$2,637
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7%$2,450
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20%$1,597
7%Discover rentals in Worcester, MA
17h ago
Salisbury Street house for rent in Worcester
10 Pine Tree Ln, Worcester, MA 01609
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 12
55m ago
Tatnuck condo for rent in Worcester
1029 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA 01602
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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
5d+ ago
Institute Park apartment for rent in Worcester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,383
$8,812
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
Central Business District apartment for rent in Worcester
416 Main St #2, Worcester, MA 01608
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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
5d+ ago
Shrewsbury Street townhouse for rent in Worcester
49 Chilmark St #A, Worcester, MA 01604
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,885
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,187–$3,378
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
2d ago
34 Goldthwaite Rd, Worcester, MA 01605
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 Claremont St #1D, Worcester, MA 01610
1 bed
4 baths
$1,250
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 Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,885
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
442 Grafton St #2ndFL, Worcester, MA 01604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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 Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 Claremont St #1D, Worcester, MA 01610
1 bed
4 baths
$1,250
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 Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,187–$3,378
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
64 Beacon St, Worcester, MA 01610
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,885
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
1 bed
1 bath
$2,187–$2,329
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
18h ago
Verified
121 Eastern Ave #NA, Worcester, MA 01605
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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 Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
442 Grafton St #2ndFL, Worcester, MA 01604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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 Jun 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 $2,097 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Worcester?
Average rent prices in Worcester have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $147 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Worcester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester are Central Business District ($1,700/mo), Institute Park ($1,750/mo), and Bell Hill ($1,900/mo).
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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Worcester?
Worcester's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).