Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Average rent in
Worcester, MA

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Worcester, MA is $2,050. This is +8%, or $150, higher than the national average.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,050

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

209

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Worcester, MA is $2,050. This is +8%, or $150, higher than the national average.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
82%
6%
1%
0%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

58%
42%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Worcester, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Worcester, MA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Worcester, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Worcester, MA is $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA costs about $1,750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in Worcester, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,715

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,089

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,650

4%

No Change

Studio

$1,750

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,715

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,089

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

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.

Compare rent prices in Worcester, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Worcester, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn, MA.

Worcester

Median rent price$2,050
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Worcester, MA is 24% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MA.

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Discover rentals in Worcester, MA

113 Newton Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Salisbury Street house for rent in Worcester

Private secluded cozy off Salisbury street living

113 Newton Ave N, Worcester, MA 01609

4 beds

3 baths

$1,000

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

House for rent

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

1041 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Webster Square apartment for rent in Worcester

2BR/1.0BA

1041 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

$1,550

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

1A Hitchcock Road, Worcester, MA 01606 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.4

Very good

1A Hitchcock Road, Worcester, MA 01606

1A Hitchcock Rd, Worcester, MA 01603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

46 Irving St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Main Middle apartment for rent in Worcester

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 23

21 Sylvan St Apt 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Webster Square apartment for rent in Worcester

APARTMENT - Worcester, MA

21 Sylvan St Apt 1 #1, Worcester, MA 01603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

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

Apartment for rent

20 Woodland St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Park condo for rent in Worcester

20 Woodland St, Worcester, MA 01610

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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

Condo for rent

Available Feb 1

54 Shelby St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

54 Shelby St

54 Shelby St, Worcester, MA 01605

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent