Natural sanctuary defines Broadmeadow Brook, where Worcester's southern neighborhood surrounds Massachusetts Audubon's largest urban wildlife sanctuary. The district features surprisingly affordable homes with nature access unusual for urban settings, while nearby commercial corridors provide practical amenities within easy reach. Though downtown commutes require planning, many households find the trade-off worthwhile for significantly more living space and natural surroundings at competitive rates compared to denser urban neighborhoods.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Worcester, MA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,564, after falling 0.5% last month. Prices are now down 1.6% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Worcester rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Worcester’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Worcester renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories below average scores."
Key findings in Worcester include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
