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Rental Market Trends in Worcester, MA

What is the average rent in Worcester, MA?

$1,769/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Worcester, MA is $1,769 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Worcester rent prices are 9% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Worcester, you can expect to pay about $1,610 per month for a studio, $1,769 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,096 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,075 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,610/month
436 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,769/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,096/month
923 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,075/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,436/month
1,549 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,418/month
1,911 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,825/month
744 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,509/month
1,125 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,660/month
1,180 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,481/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,216/month
1,581 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Worcester, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $49 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Worcester, MA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Worcester, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
28% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester?

Based on current rent prices, Grafton Hill, Broadmeadow Brook and Main Middle are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Grafton Hill
$1,765/month
725 Sq Ft
Broadmeadow Brook
$1,800/month
706 Sq Ft
Main Middle
$2,069/month
655 Sq Ft
Crown Hill Historic District
$2,069/month
655 Sq Ft
Institute Park
$2,100/month
774 Sq Ft
University Park
$2,105/month
662 Sq Ft
Shrewsbury Street
$2,498/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Worcester
$2,505/month
718 Sq Ft
Green Island
$2,579/month
725 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Worcester?

Based on current rent prices, Green Island, Downtown Worcester and Shrewsbury Street are the most expensive neighborhoods in Worcester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Green Island
$2,579/month
725 Sq Ft
Downtown Worcester
$2,505/month
718 Sq Ft
Shrewsbury Street
$2,498/month
761 Sq Ft
University Park
$2,105/month
662 Sq Ft
Institute Park
$2,100/month
774 Sq Ft
Main Middle
$2,069/month
655 Sq Ft
Crown Hill Historic District
$2,069/month
655 Sq Ft
Broadmeadow Brook
$1,800/month
706 Sq Ft
Grafton Hill
$1,765/month
725 Sq Ft

Which Worcester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Worcester with the most apartments available are Downtown Worcester, Green Island and Shrewsbury Street .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Worcester
$2,505/month
718 Sq Ft
Green Island
$2,579/month
725 Sq Ft
Shrewsbury Street
$2,498/month
761 Sq Ft
Institute Park
$2,100/month
774 Sq Ft
University Park
$2,105/month
662 Sq Ft
Broadmeadow Brook
$1,800/month
706 Sq Ft
Main Middle
$2,069/month
655 Sq Ft
Crown Hill Historic District
$2,069/month
655 Sq Ft
Grafton Hill
$1,765/month
725 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Worcester, MA?

Because the average rent in Worcester is $1,769, you’ll want to make about $5,896 per month or $70,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Grafton Hill

Worcester, MA

Green Island

Worcester, MA

Studio
-
$2,252/month
One Bedroom
$1,178/month
$2,464/month
Two Bedroom
$1,616/month
$3,142/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,318/month
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Grid District - 50 Franklin

Grid District - 50 Franklin

50 Franklin St,
Worcester, MA 01608

Studio - 1 Bed | $1,325 - $2,150

The Revington

The Revington

1 Green Island Blvd,
Worcester, MA 01610

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,234 - $4,023

Sheridan Apartments

Sheridan Apartments

43 Sheridan Dr,
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

1-2 Beds | $2,099 - $2,299

Audubon Plantation Ridge

Audubon Plantation Ridge

511 Plantation St,
Worcester, MA 01605

1-2 Beds | $2,256 - $3,868

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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