Average Rent in Worcester, MA

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Current Versus Historical Worcester, MA Rents

Worcester rentals average $225 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $93 (-7.05%) year-over-year from $1,313 to $1,220. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (2.69%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,625. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $368 (19.07%) year-over-year from $1,932 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (6.15%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $35 (1.22%) year-over-year from $2,865 to $2,900. 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 down by 2.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.02% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.56	$1,220	$1,313 (-7.05%)	$883 (38.11%)
1 BR	$1.98	$1,625	$1,583 (2.69%)	$1,375 (18.18%)
2 BR	$2.19	$2,300	$1,932 (19.07%)	$1,458 (57.71%)
3 BR	$1.80	$2,300	$2,167 (6.15%)	$1,591 (44.58%)
4+ BR	$1.80	$2,900	$2,865 (1.22%)	$2,100 (38.10%)

Historical Rents in Worcester, MA

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Top Cities Near Worcester

Let's compare Worcester, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Worcester

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Top Counties Near Worcester

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worcester, MA. It's average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, Worcester, MA is the most expensive county by Worcester, MA.

Typically, rent for studios in Worcester, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Worcester, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Worcester, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worcester, MA	$225	$1,638	$2,300	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Worcester

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $2,300. 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 $225 and an average price per square feet of $2.56. There are a total of 3 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 $1,638 and an average price per square feet of $1.98. There are a total of 10 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $2.19. There are a total of 30 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 -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Worcester, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Worcester, MA is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.