The Cove
99 Green St,
Worcester, MA 01604
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,920 - $4,225
$1,753/month
Average Rent
682 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Worcester, MA is $1,753 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Worcester rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Worcester, you can expect to pay about $1,616 per month for a studio, $1,753 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,073 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,102 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $46 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Lake Park, North Quinsigamond Village and Hamilton are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester.
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Worcester, Shrewsbury Street and West Tatnuck are the most expensive neighborhoods in Worcester.
The neighborhoods in Worcester with the most apartments available are Green Island, Downtown Worcester and Shrewsbury Street .
Because the average rent in Worcester is $1,753, you’ll want to make about $5,843 per month or $70,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.