Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Average rent in
Worcester, MA

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 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.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

212

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 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.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
80%
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 remained the same 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 $1,775 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

$1,700

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,690

11%

8%

Studio

$1,725

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,690

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

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$1,875
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Worcester, MA is 7% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MA.

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Discover rentals in Worcester, MA

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

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

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

1d 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

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

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

21 Sycamore St. - Photo 1 of 1

25m ago

University Park apartment for rent in Worcester

21 Sycamore St.

21 Sycamore St, Worcester, MA 01608

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

Apartment for rent

414 Cambridge Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

414 Cambridge Street

414 Cambridge St, Worcester, MA 01610

3 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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

Apartment for rent

9 Merrifield Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

9 Merrifield Street

9 Merrifield St, Worcester, MA 01605

3 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.

Apartment for rent