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Average Rent in Central Business District & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Central Business District, Worcester, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,985/mo
Lowest Available
$1,810/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Central Business District
19 listed units across 1 building offering 2 bed units in Central Business District dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $130/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 6Hundred | Unit 1806, 2x1B | $2,412 | $2,006 | $406 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 1207, 2x1F | $2,167 | $1,986 | $181 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 1407, 2x1F | $2,167 | $1,986 | $181 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 1607, 2x1F | $2,127 | $1,951 | $176 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 1906, 2x1B | $2,127 | $1,951 | $176 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 0404, 1x1G | $1,738 | $1,610 | $128 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 1603, 1x1H | $1,869 | $1,745 | $124 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 0902, 2x1A | $1,866 | $1,759 | $107 |
Central Business District vs Worcester, MA Average
Central Business District is cheaper the Worcester, MA average by $249/mo (11%). The citywide average is $2,234/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Central Business District?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Central Business District is $1,985 per month across 2 apartment communities and 11 available units.
The most affordable option is The 6Hundred starting at $1,810/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,985/mo.
Prices range from $1,810 to $2,200 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Central Business District
Rent Prices by Apartment in Central Business District
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 6Hundred | $1,810/mo | $1,938/mo | 9 | 3.1 |
| The Grid District | $2,200/mo | $2,200/mo | 2 | 3.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Central Business District
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$79,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,985/mo.
Comfortable income
$95,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,810/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Central Business District is $67,544 , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Central Business District
Overall prices in Central Business District 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 Central Business District's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,985 |
| Utilities | $469 |
| Groceries | $533 |
| Transportation | $1,119 |
| Healthcare | $546 |
| Other goods and services | $873 |
| Estimated total | $5,526/mo |
Population
205,501
Median household income
$67,544
Census median rent
$1,415/mo
Rent as % of income
32.0%
Median age
34.1
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Google Search Trends for Central Business District Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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