Arbella at Bramble Hill
757 Salisbury St,
Worcester, MA 01609
$2,885 - $4,125 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Worcester, MA
What is the average rent in Worcester, MA?
$1,845/month
Average Rent
691 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Worcester, MA is $1,845 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,612 per month for a studio, $1,845 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,155 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,383 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Worcester, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less 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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Rent Ranges in Worcester, MA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
30%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester?
Based on current rent prices, Crown Hill Historic District, Main Middle and University 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, West Tatnuck, Green Island and Shrewsbury Street 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, Booth Apartments and Green Island .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Worcester, MA?
Because the average rent in Worcester is $1,845, you’ll want to make about $6,150 per month or $73,800 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
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One Bedroom
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$1,846/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,397/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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.