Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Average rent in
Worcester, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Worcester, MA rent slipped 8.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,012/month. Renters today are paying $82 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend over the past two years.
Compared to national trends
Worcester runs 4.3% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, with 279 total rentals available. This positions Worcester as a moderately priced market relative to the national landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Worcester rent for about $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,775/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,925/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lake Park rents fell 50.6% year over year to $2,200/month across 15 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide drop of 8.5%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Worcester
$2,012/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Worcester is $2,012 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $82 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Worcester
279
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Worcester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Worcester, MA
Average rent prices in Worcester have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 | 5% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,925 |  2% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bell Hill | $1,975 | |
Central Business District | $1,700 | |
Green Island | $2,200 | |
Institute Park | $1,890 | |
North Quinsigamond Village | $2,000 | |
Shrewsbury Street | $1,995 | |
Union Hill | $2,205 | |
University Park | $2,150 | |
Vernon Hill | $2,100 | |
Webster Square | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,157 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,700
Webster Square
Average rent
$1,950
Union Hill
Average rent
$2,205
Green Island
Average rent
$2,200
Vernon Hill
Average rent
$2,100
University Park
Average rent
$2,150
North Quinsigamond Village
Average rent
$2,000
Institute Park
Average rent
$1,890
Bell Hill
Average rent
$1,975
Shrewsbury Street
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,157
Last 30 days
1%
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
4%higher than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Worcester, MA is 6% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,895
34%$1,812
1%$2,350
4%$2,025
4%$2,650
24%$2,445
1%$1,795
4%$2,620
2%$1,850
9%$2,369
2%$3,145
20%$1,650
7%Discover rentals in Worcester, MA
5d+ ago
Vernon Hill apartment for rent in Worcester
39 Woodford St #3, Worcester, MA 01604
3 beds
1 bath
$900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d 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
Beaver Brook apartment for rent in Worcester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
$1,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
1 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
4d 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 #C, 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 25
4d 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
West Tatnuck house for rent in Worcester
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3d 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
1d ago
34 Goldthwaite Rd, Worcester, MA 01605
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
21 Whipple St #3, Worcester, MA 01607
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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 Dec 1
31m ago
31 Ridge St, Worcester, MA 01604
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,347–$3,056
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
3d 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
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 15
1d ago
50 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$2,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d 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
2h ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,347–$3,056
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Forest Grove house for rent in Worcester
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
$3,250
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
21 Whipple St #3, Worcester, MA 01607
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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 Dec 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 $2,012 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Worcester?
Average rent prices in Worcester have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Worcester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Worcester is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $82 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 ($1,890/mo), and Webster Square ($1,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Worcester?
To comfortably afford rent in Worcester, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Worcester?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Worcester average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,090/month.
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).