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Average Rent in Worcester, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Worcester, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,622/mo
▼ 4.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,914/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
19
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Worcester, MA
22 listed units across 3 buildings offering 2 bed units in Worcester, MA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $89/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 6Hundred | Unit 0508, 2x1C | $1,979 | $1,689 | $290 |
| The Revington | Unit 469, B3A | $2,965 | $2,795 | $170 |
| The Revington | Unit 555, S1B | $2,074 | $1,922 | $152 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 0302, 2x1A | $1,800 | $1,675 | $125 |
| The 6Hundred | Unit 1207, 2x1F | $1,939 | $1,818 | $121 |
| Aria on the Row | Unit 138, A8 | $2,265 | $2,153 | $112 |
| The Revington | Unit 553, A1B | $2,168 | $2,083 | $85 |
| The Revington | Unit 127, B5 | $2,840 | $2,757 | $83 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Worcester, MA
Compare average rent across Worcester, MA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Hill | $2,576 | ▼ $39 | $2,065 | 1 | 34 |
| South Worcester | $2,295 | - | $1,917 | 1 | 22 |
| Newton Square | $2,200 | ▼ $100 | $2,200 | 1 | 1 |
| Central Business District | $1,688 | ▼ $187 | $1,375 | 2 | 44 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Worcester, MA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Worcester, MA is $2,622 per month across 5 apartment communities and 19 available units. Rents have decreased $108 (4.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The 6Hundred starting at $1,914/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,622/mo.
Prices range from $1,914 to $2,956 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Worcester, MA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,316 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $2,249 | -$67 | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,178 | -$71 | 5 |
| August 2026 | $2,101 | -$77 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Worcester, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Worcester, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 6Hundred | $1,914/mo | $1,966/mo | 3 | 3.1 |
| The Grid District | $2,095/mo | $2,095/mo | 1 | 3.1 |
| Tatnuck Square Apartments | $2,200/mo | $2,200/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Aria on the Row | $2,711/mo | $2,832/mo | 10 | 4.7 |
| The Revington | $2,757/mo | $2,824/mo | 4 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Worcester, MA
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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
$105,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,622/mo.
Comfortable income
$126,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,914/mo), you need to earn at least $77,000/year.
Median household income in Worcester, MA is $67,544 , about 46% 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) | $2,622 |
| Utilities | $469 |
| Groceries | $533 |
| Transportation | $1,119 |
| Healthcare | $546 |
| Other goods and services | $873 |
| Estimated total | $6,163/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 Worcester, MA Apartments
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