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Average Rent in South Worcester & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South Worcester, Worcester MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,832/mo
Lowest Available
$2,645/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
South Worcester vs Worcester MA Average
South Worcester is more expensive the Worcester MA average by $246/mo (10%). The citywide average is $2,586/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Worcester?
As of May 2026, the average rent in South Worcester is $2,832 per month across 1 apartment community and 14 available units.
The most affordable option is The Revington starting at $2,645/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,832/mo.
Prices range from $2,645 to $3,035 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
South Worcester Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Worcester
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Worcester
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Revington | $2,645/mo | $2,832/mo | 14 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for South Worcester Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Worcester
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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
$113,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,832/mo.
Comfortable income
$136,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,645/mo), you need to earn at least $106,000/year.
Median household income in South Worcester is $67,544 , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Worcester
Overall prices in South Worcester 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 South Worcester's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,832 |
| Utilities | $469 |
| Groceries | $533 |
| Transportation | $1,119 |
| Healthcare | $546 |
| Other goods and services | $873 |
| Estimated total | $6,373/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.
Explore South Worcester Apartments
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