Apartments for Rent in Worcester, MA

Prices and availability in Worcester, MA were last updated on 31 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Worcester, MA are: Alexan Quin, Junction Shop Lofts, Royal Worcester Apartments, The Cedar House Apartments and The Abbott Street School House.

The average rent in Worcester, MA is $1,973.

The price range for a studio apartment in Worcester, MA is between $1,270 and $4,225.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA is between $925 and $5,961.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA is between $1,243 and $5,959.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Worcester, MA is between $1,292 and $5,974.

In Worcester, 57% of the residents are renting compared to 43% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Worcester's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Worcester are about 41 years old, on average. Of these, 27% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 8 stories. About 68% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 42% are mid-rises, and 29% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Worcester are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 40% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.