Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Average rent in
Worcester, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Worcester, MA rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $19 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Worcester runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with 264 total rentals offering moderate choice for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Worcester rent for about $1,538/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month, with 3- and 4+ bedroom units reaching $2,270 and $2,600 respectively. Apartments make up 75.8% of rentals, with houses at a higher median of $2,800/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Quinsigamond Village saw rents fall 30.8% year over year to $2,075/month across 20 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.8% slip, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Worcester
$2,000/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Worcester is $2,000 per month as of September 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
264
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 5% 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 $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,537 | 1% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,270 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 4% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bell Hill | $2,125 | |
Central Business District | $2,095 | |
Green Island | $2,095 | |
Institute Park | $1,800 | |
North Quinsigamond Village | $1,900 | |
Shrewsbury Street | $2,012 | |
Union Hill | $2,095 | |
University Park | $2,150 | |
Vernon Hill | $2,200 | |
Webster Square | $1,946 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,195 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,270
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,095
Webster Square
Average rent
$1,946
Green Island
Average rent
$2,095
Union Hill
Average rent
$2,095
University Park
Average rent
$2,150
Shrewsbury Street
Average rent
$2,012
Vernon Hill
Average rent
$2,200
Bell Hill
Average rent
$2,125
Institute Park
Average rent
$1,800
North Quinsigamond Village
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
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
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Worcester, MA is 4% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MA.
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$1,917
10%$1,950
13%$2,500
12%$2,100
27%$2,650
16%$2,886
16%$1,700
3%$2,711
3%$1,800
$2,383
5%$3,298
14%$1,700
7%Discover rentals in Worcester, 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
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
4d ago
39 Wall St, Worcester, MA 01604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Vernon Hill apartment for rent in Worcester
24 Fairbanks St, Worcester, MA 01610
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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
Central Business District apartment for rent in Worcester
416 Main St #2, Worcester, MA 01608
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,100
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
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
3d 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
7h ago
34 Goldthwaite Rd, Worcester, MA 01605
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,928–$3,011
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 11
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
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
Verified
1066 Pleasant St #1, Worcester, MA 01602
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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 Aug 15
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
3d ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
3 beds
1 bath
$2,753–$3,011
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 11
1d ago
154 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$1,875
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
12 Tirrell St #6, Worcester, MA 01603
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 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 September 5, 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 5% 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 Institute Park ($1,800/mo), North Quinsigamond Village ($1,900/mo), and Webster Square ($1,946/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).