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Rental Market Trends in Worcester, MA

What is the average rent in Worcester, MA?

$1,822/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Worcester, MA is $1,822 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Worcester rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Worcester, you can expect to pay about $1,665 per month for a studio, $1,822 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,122 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,277 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,665/month
445 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,822/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,122/month
922 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,277/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,298/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,029/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,696/month
1,909 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,825/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,252/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,075/month
1,351 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,489/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,940/month
1,557 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,100/month
1,741 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Worcester, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Worcester, MA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Worcester, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
31% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester?

Based on current rent prices, Institute Park, Indian Lake East and Crown Hill Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Institute Park
$1,804/month
666 Sq Ft
Indian Lake East
$1,899/month
739 Sq Ft
Crown Hill Historic District
$1,989/month
625 Sq Ft
University Park
$2,030/month
674 Sq Ft
Main Middle
$2,054/month
608 Sq Ft
Broadmeadow Brook
$2,147/month
721 Sq Ft
Downtown Worcester
$2,205/month
677 Sq Ft
Shrewsbury Street
$2,388/month
756 Sq Ft
Green Island
$2,591/month
682 Sq Ft
West Tatnuck
$2,864/month
849 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Worcester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Tatnuck
$2,864/month
849 Sq Ft
Green Island
$2,591/month
682 Sq Ft
Shrewsbury Street
$2,388/month
756 Sq Ft
Downtown Worcester
$2,205/month
677 Sq Ft
Broadmeadow Brook
$2,147/month
721 Sq Ft
Main Middle
$2,054/month
608 Sq Ft
University Park
$2,030/month
674 Sq Ft
Crown Hill Historic District
$1,989/month
625 Sq Ft
Indian Lake East
$1,899/month
739 Sq Ft
Institute Park
$1,804/month
666 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 Institute Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Worcester
$2,205/month
677 Sq Ft
Green Island
$2,591/month
682 Sq Ft
Institute Park
$1,804/month
666 Sq Ft
Shrewsbury Street
$2,388/month
756 Sq Ft
Indian Lake East
$1,899/month
739 Sq Ft
University Park
$2,030/month
674 Sq Ft
Main Middle
$2,054/month
608 Sq Ft
West Tatnuck
$2,864/month
849 Sq Ft
Crown Hill Historic District
$1,989/month
625 Sq Ft
Broadmeadow Brook
$2,147/month
721 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 $1,822, you’ll want to make about $6,073 per month or $72,876 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

Institute Park

Worcester, MA

West Tatnuck

Worcester, MA

Studio
$1,270/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,734/month
$1,835/month
Two Bedroom
$1,507/month
$2,326/month
Three Bedroom
$1,585/month
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145 Front at City Square

145 Front at City Square

145 Front St,
Worcester, MA 01608

$1,904 - $3,926 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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The Cove

85 Green St,
Worcester, MA 01604

$1,880 - $4,765 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Arbella at Bramble Hill

Arbella at Bramble Hill

757 Salisbury St,
Worcester, MA 01609

$2,885 - $4,125 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Alexan Quin

Alexan Quin

51 Oriol Dr,
Worcester, MA 01605

$2,105 - $4,045 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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