What is the average apartment size in Worcester?

The average size for a Worcester, MA apartment is 816 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Worcester?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Worcester is $2,085 per month, a 2.19% increase from last years average of $2,041.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Worcester?

In Worcester, studios rent for $1,700 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,922 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,169 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,991 per month

What is the average apartment size in Worcester?

The typical apartment in Worcester offers about 816 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Worcester?

Studio apartments in Worcester average 478 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 651 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 951 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,189 sq. ft.

Worcester, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Worcester?

The typical rent budget in Worcester ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Worcester?

In Worcester, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester include South Qiunsigamond Village ($1,592/month), North Lincoln Street ($1,596/month), and Piedmont ($1,693/month), all below the citywide average of $2,085.

Last updated: May 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Worcester is $2,085, a 2.19% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,041.

Studio Apartments at $1,700 offer the most budget-friendly option with 478 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 651 square feet for $1,922, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,169 offer 951 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,189 sq ft) for $2,991, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Worcester, MA

Last updated: May 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,085	816 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,700	478 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,922	651 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,169	951 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,991	1,189 sq. ft.

Worcester, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Worcester, MA have increased by 2.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,041 to $2,085.

What's the typical rent budget in Worcester, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Worcester, MA (34%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Worcester, MA?

45,513 or 57% of the households in Worcester, MA are renter-occupied while 33,988 or 43% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Worcester?

South Qiunsigamond Village $1,592/month

North Lincoln Street $1,596/month

Piedmont $1,693/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,085/month.

Average Rent in Worcester, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Worcester	$2,256
Broadmeadow Brook	$1,980
Piedmont	$1,693
North Lincoln Street	$1,596
South Qiunsigamond Village	$1,592

Worcester | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Broadmeadow Brook is 12% lower than in Downtown Worcester

$1,980

Broadmeadow Brook rent is 5% lower than Worcester average

Average Rent $1,980

$2,256

Downtown Worcester rent is 8% higher than Worcester average

Average Rent $2,256

How Worcester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Worcester	$2,085
Boston	$3,673
Fall River	$2,059
Cambridge	$3,643
Somerville	$3,460
Quincy	$2,788
Waltham	$3,079
New Bedford	$2,051
Weymouth Town	$2,527
Salem	$2,740
Lowell	$2,316
Marlborough, MA	$2,532
Leominster, MA	$1,816

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Worcester apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.