The Cove
99 Green St,
Worcester, MA 01604
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,870 - $4,025
Rental Market Trends in Worcester, MA
What is the average rent in Worcester, MA?
$1,724/month
Average Rent
686 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Worcester, MA is $1,724 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Worcester rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Worcester, you can expect to pay about $1,573 per month for a studio, $1,724 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,024 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,022 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Worcester, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $44 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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2024
Rent Ranges in Worcester, MA
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
12%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
26%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester?
Based on current rent prices, Great Brook Valley, Hamilton and North Lincoln Street are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Worcester?
Based on current rent prices, Shrewsbury Street, Green Island and Downtown Worcester are the most expensive neighborhoods in Worcester.
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Which Worcester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Worcester with the most apartments available are Green Island, Downtown Worcester and Shrewsbury Street .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Worcester, MA?
Because the average rent in Worcester is $1,724, you’ll want to make about $5,746 per month or $68,952 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.
How does Worcester, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Worcester, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
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$2,262/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,499/month
Three Bedroom
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.