Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 23, 2026
Average rent in
Worcester, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Worcester rent stands today
Worcester, MA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,075/month. The decline is $8 less per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged, showing stability in the short term.
Compared to national trends
Worcester runs 7.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a total of 265 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Worcester rent for about $1,598/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,850/month. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Worcester
$2,075/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Worcester is $2,075 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Worcester
265
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 1% 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 $2,037, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,597 |  10% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 6% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 7% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bell Hill | $2,050 | |
Central Business District | $2,095 | |
Green Island | $2,095 | |
Main Middle | $1,775 | |
North Quinsigamond Village | $1,962 | |
Shrewsbury Street | $2,025 | |
Union Hill | $2,097 | |
University Park | $2,103 | |
Vernon Hill | $2,175 | |
Webster Square | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,037 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,216 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,095
Webster Square
Average rent
$2,000
Union Hill
Average rent
$2,097
University Park
Average rent
$2,103
Green Island
Average rent
$2,095
Vernon Hill
Average rent
$2,175
Shrewsbury Street
Average rent
$2,025
Bell Hill
Average rent
$2,050
North Quinsigamond Village
Average rent
$1,962
Main Middle
Average rent
$1,775
Apartments
Average rent
$2,037
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,216
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
8%higher than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Worcester, MA is 1% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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55%$1,950
10%$2,500
13%$2,000
13%$2,887
91%$2,350
2%$1,750
3%$2,660
2%$1,850
12%$2,390
7%$3,115
19%$1,637
6%Discover rentals in Worcester, MA
5d+ ago
Main Middle condo for rent in Worcester
15 Hawley St #2, Worcester, MA 01609
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Dec 22
5d+ ago
Main Middle condo for rent in Worcester
15 Hawley St #1, Worcester, MA 01609
3 beds
2 baths
$1,075
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
1d ago
1041 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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
Central Business District apartment for rent in Worcester
416 Main St #2, Worcester, MA 01608
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
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
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
17h 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
4d 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
5d+ ago
North Quinsigamond Village condo for rent in Worcester
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
46 Channing St #2, Worcester, MA 01605
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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
4d ago
Verified
200A E Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,002–$3,063
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 22
1d ago
Verified
12 Lilac Ln, Worcester, MA 01607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
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 Feb 1
17h 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
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,979
$1,620
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
17h 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
Forest Grove house for rent in Worcester
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
12 Lilac Ln, Worcester, MA 01607
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
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 Feb 1
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,979
$1,620
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
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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 $2,075 per month as of August 22, 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 1% since last year.
How does Worcester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Worcester is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Worcester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester are Main Middle ($1,775/mo), North Quinsigamond Village ($1,962/mo), and Webster Square ($2,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Worcester?
To comfortably afford rent in Worcester, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/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).