Studio Apartment Rent in Worcester, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Worcester, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,164 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Worcester
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Worcester
Compare Worcester's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Worcester.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Worcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury, MA | 6.7 mi | $1,950 | +$502 (+35%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 18.9 mi | $2,440 | +$992 (+69%) |
| Milford, MA | 21.4 mi | $1,470 | +$22 (+2%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 21.7 mi | $1,080 | $-368 (-25%) |
| Framingham, MA | 25.7 mi | $2,075 | +$627 (+43%) |
| Bellingham, MA | 26.8 mi | $2,070 | +$622 (+43%) |
| Natick, MA | 31.9 mi | $2,220 | +$772 (+53%) |
| Concord, MA | 33.5 mi | $2,780 | +$1,332 (+92%) |
| Cumberland, RI | 33.7 mi | $1,170 | $-278 (-19%) |
| Johnston, RI | 36.6 mi | $1,210 | $-238 (-16%) |
| North Providence, RI | 37 mi | $1,340 | $-108 (-7%) |
| Chelmsford, MA | 38.3 mi | $1,735 | +$287 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Worcester — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Worcester?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Worcester, Massachusetts is $1,448 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,164.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Worcester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,920 ($4,827/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Worcester expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Worcester's studio median of $1,448 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Worcester rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Worcester ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Worcester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fitchburg ($1,080), Cumberland ($1,170), Johnston ($1,210).