Average Rent in Worcester, MA

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Current Versus Historical Worcester, MA Rents

Worcester rentals average $1,725 for a studio rental to $2,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $552 (41.41%) year-over-year from $1,333 to $1,885. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-1.02%) year-over-year from $1,715 to $1,698. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.28%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.08%) year-over-year from $2,325 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.85%) year-over-year from $2,700 to $2,650. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 7.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$41.71	$1,885	$1,333 (41.41%)	$1,448 (30.22%)
1 BR	$28.80	$1,698	$1,715 (-1.02%)	$1,625 (4.46%)
2 BR	$23.80	$1,975	$1,950 (1.28%)	$1,922 (2.78%)
3 BR	$21.60	$2,300	$2,325 (-1.08%)	$2,100 (9.52%)
4+ BR	$22.90	$2,650	$2,700 (-1.85%)	$2,765 (-4.16%)

Historical Rents in Worcester, MA

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Top Cities Near Worcester

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Top Neighborhoods Near Worcester

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Top Counties Near Worcester

There are a total of 2 counties located by Worcester, MA. Some of these counties include Worcester, MA and Shrewsbury, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,450. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Shrewsbury, MA is the most expensive county by Worcester, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Worcester, MA is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Worcester, MA is 1.88% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Worcester, MA is 6.28% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worcester, MA	$1,725	$1,663	$1,950	$2,100
Shrewsbury, MA	N/A	$1,725	$2,195	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Worcester

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Worcester, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Worcester, MA is $1,700 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,123 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Worcester, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
01604, Worcester, MA	N/A	$1,675	$2,050	$2,200
01545, Shrewsbury, MA	N/A	$1,725	$2,195	$2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Worcester Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Worcester, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Worcester, MA apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Worcester, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Worcester, MA.

How much is a studio apartment in Worcester, MA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $41.71. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Worcester.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,663 and an average price per square feet of $28.80. There are a total of 48 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Worcester.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $23.80. There are a total of 95 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Worcester.

How have rent prices in Worcester, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Worcester, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Worcester, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Worcester, MA is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.