The Cove
85 Green St,
Worcester, MA 01604
$1,899 - $4,325 Plus Fees
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Worcester, MA
What is the average rent in Worcester, MA?
$1,770/month
Average Rent
680 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Worcester, MA is $1,770 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,639/month, which means Worcester rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Worcester, you can expect to pay about $1,593 per month for a studio, $1,770 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,057 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,106 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Worcester, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $52 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester?
Based on current rent prices, Main Middle, University Park and Institute Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Worcester?
Based on current rent prices, Green Island, Shrewsbury Street and Downtown Worcester are the most expensive neighborhoods in Worcester.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Worcester, MA?
Because the average rent in Worcester is $1,770, you’ll want to make about $5,900 per month or $70,800 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.
How does Worcester, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Worcester, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,270/month
$2,268/month
One Bedroom
$1,717/month
$2,476/month
Two Bedroom
$1,913/month
$3,080/month
Three Bedroom
$997/month
$2,366/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.