Average Rent in Worcester, MA
7 apartment buildings, 96 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,363/mo
Cheapest
$1,350/mo
Properties
7
Units
96
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Worcester, MA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Worcester, MA Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Grid District
50 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608, USA
The 6Hundred
600 Main St, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
The Revington
1 Green Island Blvd, Worcester, MA 01610, USA
Aria on the Row
22 Mount Carmel Wy, Worcester, MA 01604, USA
Tatnuck Square Apartments
13 Brookside Ave, Worcester, MA 01602, USA
Highland West
5 Suburban Rd, Worcester, MA 01602, USA
Whittier Terrace
86 Austin St, Worcester, MA 01609, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Grid District 50 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608, USA | $1,350 | $1,756 | $3.01 | 3.1 (131) | 17 |
| 2 | The 6Hundred 600 Main St, Worcester, MA 01605, USA | $1,760 | $1,936 | $2.50 | 3.1 (98) | 16 |
| 3 | The Revington 1 Green Island Blvd, Worcester, MA 01610, USA | $1,797 | $2,435 | $3.15 | 4.8 (57) | 30 |
| 4 | Aria on the Row 22 Mount Carmel Wy, Worcester, MA 01604, USA | $2,240 | $2,825 | $3.14 | 4.7 (165) | 32 |
| 5 | Tatnuck Square Apartments 13 Brookside Ave, Worcester, MA 01602, USA | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2.74 | 4.4 (101) | 1 |
| 6 | Highland West 5 Suburban Rd, Worcester, MA 01602, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 (64) | 0 |
| 7 | Whittier Terrace 86 Austin St, Worcester, MA 01609, USA | -- | -- | -- | 2 (4) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
The Grid District
3.1 (131)50 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608, USA
The 6Hundred
3.1 (98)600 Main St, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
The Revington
4.8 (57)1 Green Island Blvd, Worcester, MA 01610, USA
Aria on the Row
4.7 (165)22 Mount Carmel Wy, Worcester, MA 01604, USA
Tatnuck Square Apartments
4.4 (101)13 Brookside Ave, Worcester, MA 01602, USA
Highland West
4.2 (64)5 Suburban Rd, Worcester, MA 01602, USA
Worcester, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Worcester, MA is $2,363 per month, based on 96 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,350 at The Grid District to $2,600 at Tatnuck Square Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,757/mo | $1,350/mo | 15 |
| 1 Bed | $2,213/mo | $1,600/mo | 47 |
| 2 Bed | $2,791/mo | $2,028/mo | 31 |
| 3 Bed | $3,328/mo | $2,600/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Worcester, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Worcester, MA averages $2,213/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,791/mo. At the local median household income of $67,544, that works out to 42% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
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 runs 67% 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
$95,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,363/mo.
Comfortable income
$113,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,350/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Worcester, MA is $67,544 , about 40% 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) | $2,363 |
| Utilities | $469 |
| Groceries | $533 |
| Transportation | $1,119 |
| Healthcare | $546 |
| Other goods and services | $873 |
| Estimated total | $5,904/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.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Worcester, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Worcester, MA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $4,643 | +96% | 25 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,105 | +31% | 15 |
| Springfield, MA | $1,625 | -31% | 12 |
| Lawrence, MA | $2,935 | +24% | 11 |
| Quincy, MA | $2,805 | +19% | 8 |
| Lowell, MA | $1,578 | -33% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Worcester, MA?
The average rent in Worcester, MA is $2,363 per month, based on 96 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Worcester, MA?
The lowest available rent in Worcester, MA starts at $1,350 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Worcester, MA average $2,213/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,600/mo across 47 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Worcester, MA average $2,791/mo. Units start from $2,028/mo across 31 units currently listed.
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