Worcester, MA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,164
1-year change
+2.5%
$53/mo
5-year change
+38.7%
$604/mo
10-year change
+92.7%
$1,041/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Worcester

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,046/mo0.0%
2016$1,110/mo+6.1%+6.1%
2017$1,199/mo+8.0%+14.6%
2018$1,260/mo+5.1%+20.5%
2019$1,349/mo+7.1%+29.0%
2020$1,425/mo+5.6%+36.2%
2021$1,542/mo+8.2%+47.4%
2022$1,722/mo+11.7%+64.6%
2023$1,882/mo+9.3%+79.9%
2024$1,984/mo+5.4%+89.7%
2025$2,096/mo+5.6%+100.4%
2026$2,180/mo+4.0%+108.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Worcester changed since 2015?

Median rent in Worcester, MA was $1,024 in 2015-01 and is $2,164 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,140 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 +38.7% ($604 per month). The current median is $2,164.

What has rent in Worcester done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Worcester, MA has changed +92.7% ($1,041 per month). It is now $2,164.

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

Year over year, median rent in Worcester, MA has increased +2.5% ($53/mo). Current median: $2,164.

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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.