Worcester, MA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,122
1-year change
+1.8%
$37/mo
5-year change
+34.7%
$547/mo
10-year change
+91.0%
$1,011/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Worcester

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,010/mo—0.0%
2016$1,073/mo+6.2%+6.2%
2017$1,161/mo+8.2%+15.0%
2018$1,218/mo+4.9%+20.6%
2019$1,301/mo+6.8%+28.8%
2020$1,386/mo+6.5%+37.2%
2021$1,498/mo+8.1%+48.3%
2022$1,673/mo+11.7%+65.6%
2023$1,832/mo+9.5%+81.4%
2024$1,928/mo+5.2%+90.9%
2025$2,076/mo+7.7%+105.5%
2026$2,115/mo+1.9%+109.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Worcester changed since 2015?

Median rent in Worcester, MA was $991 in 2015-01 and is $2,122 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,131 per month over 11 years.

How much has Worcester rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Worcester, MA has changed +34.7% ($547 per month). The current median is $2,122.

What has rent in Worcester done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Worcester, MA has changed +91.0% ($1,011 per month). It is now $2,122.

Is rent in Worcester going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Worcester, MA has increased +1.8% ($37/mo). Current median: $2,122.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.