# Average Rent in Worcester, MA > How much is rent in Worcester, MA? $1,952 median across 122 units in 4 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/ Latest included observation: November 7, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Worcester, MA? The average listed apartment rent in Worcester, MA is $2,039 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 122 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 7, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 4 apartment buildings, 122 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Worcester, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/apartments/) Avg Rent $2,039/mo median $1,952 [-1.3% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/trends/) Cheapest $1,295/mo The Grid District Properties 4 tracked daily Units 122 available now [See cheapest & most expensive neighborhoods on the map](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/rent-map/) [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/trends/) [Explore Worcester, MA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=worcester-ma) [Worcester, MA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Worcester, MA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $2,045 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Worcester, MA over the last 3 months. Started at $2,113, ended at $2,045. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Jul | 2,113 | | Aug | 2,088 | | Aug | 2,090 | | Aug | 2,106 | | Aug | 2,141 | | Sep | 2,154 | | Sep | 2,150 | | Sep | 2,145 | | Sep | 2,089 | | Oct | 2,068 | | Oct | 2,071 | | Oct | 2,045 | [Full Worcester, MA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Worcester, MA Rent Prices All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 3.1 (131)](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-grid-district-worcester-ma/): The Grid District 50 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608, USA From $1,295/mo Avg $1,583 47 units [#2 3.1 (98)](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-6hundred-worcester-ma/): The 6Hundred 600 Main St, Worcester, MA 01605, USA From $1,576/mo Avg $1,727 12 units [#3 4.8 (57)](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-revington-worcester-ma/): The Revington 1 Green Island Blvd, Worcester, MA 01610, USA From $1,742/mo Avg $2,288 25 units [#4 4.7 (165)](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/aria-on-the-row-worcester-ma/): Aria on the Row 22 Mount Carmel Wy, Worcester, MA 01604, USA From $2,060/mo Avg $2,539 38 units [#5 4.4 (101)](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/tatnuck-square-apartments-worcester-ma/): Tatnuck Square Apartments 13 Brookside Ave, Worcester, MA 01602, USA Contact/mo Avg -- 0 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [The Grid District 50 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-grid-district-worcester-ma/) | $1,295 | $1,583 | $3.01/ft² | 3.1 (131) | 47 | | 2 | [The 6Hundred 600 Main St, Worcester, MA 01605, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-6hundred-worcester-ma/) | $1,576 | $1,727 | $2.19/ft² | 3.1 (98) | 12 | | 3 | [The Revington 1 Green Island Blvd, Worcester, MA 01610, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-revington-worcester-ma/) | $1,742 | $2,288 | $3.04/ft² | 4.8 (57) | 25 | | 4 | [Aria on the Row 22 Mount Carmel Wy, Worcester, MA 01604, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/aria-on-the-row-worcester-ma/) | $2,060 | $2,539 | $2.84/ft² | 4.7 (165) | 38 | | 5 | [Tatnuck Square Apartments 13 Brookside Ave, Worcester, MA 01602, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/tatnuck-square-apartments-worcester-ma/) | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (101) | 0 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/apartments/) [The Grid District](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-grid-district-worcester-ma/): ![The Grid District apartments in Worcester, MA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6337?w=600) 3.1 (131) 50 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608, USA From $1,295/mo 47 units [The 6Hundred](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-6hundred-worcester-ma/): ![The 6Hundred apartments in Worcester, MA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6338?w=600) 3.1 (98) 600 Main St, Worcester, MA 01605, USA From $1,576/mo 12 units [The Revington](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/the-revington-worcester-ma/): ![The Revington apartments in Worcester, MA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6340?w=600) 4.8 (57) 1 Green Island Blvd, Worcester, MA 01610, USA From $1,742/mo 25 units [Aria on the Row](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/aria-on-the-row-worcester-ma/): ![Aria on the Row apartments in Worcester, MA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6341?w=600) 4.7 (165) 22 Mount Carmel Wy, Worcester, MA 01604, USA From $2,060/mo 38 units [Tatnuck Square Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/tatnuck-square-apartments-worcester-ma/): ![Tatnuck Square Apartments apartments in Worcester, MA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6339?w=600) 4.4 (101) 13 Brookside Ave, Worcester, MA 01602, USA Contact for pricing 0 units [Browse all Worcester, MA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/apartments/) By Area ## Worcester, MA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Central Business District 2](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Central%20Business%20District)[Grafton Hill 1](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Grafton%20Hill)[Newton Square 1](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=Newton%20Square)[South Worcester 1](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Worcester) [Compare neighborhood rents on the Worcester, MA rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/rent-map/) ## Worcester, MA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Worcester, MA is **$2,039 per month**, based on 122 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,295 at The Grid District to $3,633 at Aria on the Row. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $1,506/mo | $1,295/mo | 25 | | 1 Bed | $1,944/mo | $1,550/mo | 67 | | 2 Bed | $2,647/mo | $1,753/mo | 24 | | 3 Bed | $2,902/mo | $2,295/mo | 6 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Worcester, MA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Worcester, MA averages **$1,944/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,647/mo**. At the local median household income of **$67,544**, that works out to **36% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Worcester, MA at **$1,415/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/worcester-ma/trends/) runs **44% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Worcester, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Worcester, MA? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $82,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,039/mo. Comfortable income $98,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,295/mo), you need to earn at least **$52,000/year**. Median household income in Worcester, MA is **$67,544** , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Worcester, MA Overall prices in Worcester, MA runs above the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Worcester, MA's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $2,039 | | Utilities | $469 | | Groceries | $533 | | Transportation | $1,119 | | Healthcare | $546 | | Other goods and services | $873 | | Estimated total | $5,580/mo | Population 205,501 Median household income $67,544 Census median rent $1,415/mo Census rent burden 32.0% Median age 34.1 Mean commute 25 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in Massachusetts How Worcester, MA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Worcester, MA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Agawam, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/agawam-ma/) | $2,248 | +10% | +11.2% | 33 | | [Boston, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/boston-ma/) | $4,548 | +123% | -6.2% | 29 | | [Lynn, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/lynn-ma/) | $3,044 | +49% | -1% | 16 | | [Haverhill, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/haverhill-ma/) | $2,629 | +29% | -0.7% | 13 | | [Waltham, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/waltham-ma/) | $3,376 | +66% | -2.8% | 11 | | [Weymouth, MA](https://average-rent.com/city/weymouth-ma/) | $2,458 | +21% | -4.6% | 11 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Worcester, MA? The average listed apartment rent in Worcester, MA is $2,039 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 122 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Worcester, MA? The median asking rent in Worcester, MA is $1,952 per month, computed from 122 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,039/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Worcester, MA? The lowest available rent in Worcester, MA starts at $1,295 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA? 1-bedroom apartments in Worcester, MA average $1,944/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,550/mo across 67 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA? 2-bedroom apartments in Worcester, MA average $2,647/mo. Units start from $1,753/mo across 24 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Worcester, MA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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