Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1865 to create and convey the latest science and engineering knowledge in ways that would be most useful to society. The curriculum at WPI has expanded many times since its founding but still remains true to its mission. Students at WPI are educated in engineering, science, management, and humanities to prepare for active lifelong learning that facilitates careers of professional practice, civic contribution, and leadership.

Situated in Worcester, WPI is convenient to a number of apartments, condos, and lofts available for rent near campus. Commuting and traveling from the WPI campus is simple with access to the WRTA and I-290.

Campus life at WPI is buzzing with over 200 clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III varsity sports, intramural teams, fraternities and sororities, and community service opportunities. Worcester attractions such as Green Hill Park, Worcester Art Museum, the Palladium, and Mechanics Hall are within close proximity to WPI. Boston, Providence, and Hartford are all within an hour’s drive of campus while New York City is just three hours away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Worcester, MA is $1,594 for a studio, $1,754 for one bedroom, $2,060 for two bedrooms, and $2,093 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Worcester has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 435 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,594/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,754/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 916 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,060/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,088 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,093/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

41

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

West Tatnuck

Public

Grades PK-6

364 Students

7
out of 10

Flagg Street

Public

Grades K-6

359 Students

7
out of 10

Midland Street

Public

Grades K-6

206 Students

6
out of 10

Belmont Street Community

Public

Grades PK-6

585 Students

5
out of 10

Nelson Place

Public

Grades PK-6

575 Students

5
out of 10

Sullivan Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

827 Students

5
out of 10

University Pk Campus School

Public

Grades 7-12

224 Students

4
out of 10

Worcester East Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

740 Students

3
out of 10

Burncoat Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

712 Students

3
out of 10

Claremont Academy

Public

Grades 7-12

488 Students

3
out of 10

Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science at WPI

Public

Grades 11-12

100 Students

10
out of 10

Worcester Technical High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,469 Students

4
out of 10

University Pk Campus School

Public

Grades 7-12

224 Students

4
out of 10

South High Community

Public

Grades 9-12

1,666 Students

3
out of 10

Doherty Memorial High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,344 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Quinsigamond State Park
  • EcoTarium
  • Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ward Hill Ski Area
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Airports

  • Worcester Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.