Rent in Worcester, MA
Across Worcester's 12 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,566 a month, with figures from $1,380–$2,043. The highest typical rent is in 01655 ($2,043) and the lowest in 01603 ($1,380). 9 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Worcester County pay about 1.28% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,577 | $1,097–$1,577 | 12 |
| 1 bed | $1,181 | $778–$1,596 | 12 |
| 2 beds | $1,566 | $1,380–$2,043 | 12 |
| 3 beds | $1,931 | $1,118–$2,560 | 12 |
| 4 beds | $2,915 | $1,684–$2,915 | 12 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Worcester ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Worcester, MA?
- About $1,566 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,380–$2,043. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Worcester, MA?
- About $1,181 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $778–$1,596. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Worcester, MA?
- About $1,931 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,118–$2,560. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Worcester, MA?
- About $1,577 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,097–$1,577. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Worcester, MA?
- About $2,915 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,684–$2,915. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Worcester ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 01655 has the highest typical rent at $2,043 a month, and 01603 the lowest at $1,380.
- What is the property tax rate in Worcester, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Worcester County pay a typical 1.28% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Worcester rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).