Worcester, MA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Worcester is $1,390, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Worcester, MA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,390 | 3% | 790 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Worcester, MA apartment is 790 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.
Worcester, MA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,00016%
- $1,001-$1,50052%
- $1,501-$2,00025%
- > $2,0008%
Worcester, MA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households46%
- Owner-occupied Households53%
33,202 or 46% of the households in Worcester, MA are renter-occupied while 37,943 or 53% are owner-occupied.
Worcester, MA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $1,215 | $1,221 | $1,280 | $1,259 | $1,265 | $1,331 | $1,358 | $1,352 | $1,397 | $1,405 | $1,390 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
How Worcester Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | $3,432 | 3% |
| Cambridge | $3,179 | 4% |
| Worcester | $1,390 | 3% |
| Providence | $1,873 | -2% |
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