Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 14, 2026

Average rent in
Worcester, MA

Last updated on March 14, 2026

Last updated on March 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Worcester, MA is $2,000. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

204

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Worcester, MA is $2,000. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
81%
5%
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,099. Houses for rent in Worcester, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,709

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,025

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,250

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,850

1%

12%

Studio

$1,650

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,709

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

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

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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6 Almont Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Grafton Hill apartment for rent in Worcester

Cozy Bedroom in Quiet Sunny Shared Apartment

6 Almont Ave #3, Worcester, MA 01604

3 beds

1 bath

$850

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

01605 Gage St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Business District apartment for rent in Worcester

2 Rooms for the Price of 1 - Great Space & Yard

01605 Gage St, Worcester, MA 01605

3 beds

1 bath

$900

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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

5d+ 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

90 Brooks St #90D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greendale apartment for rent in Worcester

90 Brooks Street - 90D

90 Brooks St #90D, Worcester, MA 01606

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

31 Vernon St #4FL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Vernon Hill apartment for rent in Worcester

$1450 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment, Kelley Square

31 Vernon St #4FL, Worcester, MA 01610

3 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

Available Mar 1

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.

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