Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 28, 2026

Average rent in
Worcester, MA

Last updated on April 28, 2026

Last updated on April 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Worcester, MA is $2,025. This is +4%, or $76, higher than the national average.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,025

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

222

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Worcester, MA is $2,025. This is +4%, or $76, higher than the national average.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
82%
4%
1%
1%
$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 increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,800 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 $2,675.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,731

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,250

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,800

5%

29%

Studio

$1,537

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,731

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

29%

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$2,025
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,925
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Worcester, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MA.

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Discover rentals in Worcester, MA

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

2d 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

63 Austin Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

63 Austin Street

63 Austin St, Worcester, MA 01609

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

14 Sever St - Photo 1 of 1

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

1041 Main Street  Worcester - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1041 Main Street Worcester

1041 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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

Apartment for rent

7 Vinson Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

7 Vinson Street

7 Vinson St, Worcester, MA 01605

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

73 1/2 Esther St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Vernon Hill apartment for rent in Worcester

APARTMENT - Worcester, MA

73 1/2 Esther St #3, Worcester, MA 01607

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent