Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

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Worcester State University - Worcester, MA

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Founded in 1874 as a teacher-training school, Worcester State University is now known as a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence. Worcester State equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for lives of professional accomplishment, engaged citizenship, and intellectual growth. Access to a breadth of academic programs, research opportunities, and internships allows WSU students to explore their academic interests and to prepare for their future careers.

A wide range of apartments, condos, and houses are available for rent near the WSU campus. Areas of Worcester particularly convenient to campus include Salisbury Street, Main South, and College Hill. Proximity to Interstates 190 and 290 as well as Worcester Regional Airport and the MBTA commuter rail make commuting and traveling from WSU simple.

The WSU campus is buzzing with regular activities like film screenings, music and arts performances, speakers, sports, and special events. Cultural and artistic amenities abound off campus, with the Palladium and Worcester Art Museum just a short drive away. Larger cities within a one-hour drive of WSU include Boston, Providence, and Hartford.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Worcester, MA is $1,567 for a studio, $1,721 for one bedroom, $2,038 for two bedrooms, and $1,972 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Worcester has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 421 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,567/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 684 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,721/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 917 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,038/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,088 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,972/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

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

45

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

  • EcoTarium
  • Quinsigamond State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Moore State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Worcester Regional

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