Rent to own Homes in Worcester, MA

Nicknamed "The City of the Seven Hills" and "The Heart of the Commonwealth," Worcester sits right at the geographic center of Massachusetts. After Boston, its better-known neighbor to the east, Worcester is the second-most populated city in all of New England. Long standing on Boston's more prominent shadow, Worcester is now fully deserving of its own place among American cities and has five "All-American City Award" titles to show for it. A vibrant city full of historic architecture, a dozen colleges, and plenty of arts, culture, shopping, and fine dining options, Worcester delivers all of the amenities of a thriving metropolis with a charming New England feel. Residents of Worcester herald their hometown for its fine school systems, low crime rates, and unparalleled livability, in large part due to its fairly affordable housing market.

Worcester, MA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $51,647 and a median rent of $1,115, the Worcester, MA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Worcester, MA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Worcester, MA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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620 SOUTH AVE
Rent To Own
Weston
Single Family Home
Weston, MA 02493
4
4
5246 ft2
1980
1 of 5 2128 HARTFORD AVE
Rent To Own
Bishop Heights
Single Family Home
Johnston, RI 02919
3
1
1080 ft2
1950
247 GROSVENOR AVE
Rent To Own
North Providence
Single Family Home
North Providence, RI 02904
2
2
959 ft2
1953
1 of 9 354 WILSONVILLE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
2
2
1008 ft2
1972
38 BUCKLEY HILL RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
5
1
1860 ft2
1912
New
143 SPICER RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Thompson, CT 06277
4
4
1664 ft2
1981
40 GREEN RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Woodstock, CT 06281
4
3
2717 ft2
2004
424 QUADDICK RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Thompson, CT 06277
2
1
1076 ft2
1880
49 OLD HALL RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Woodstock, CT 06281
3
3
2400 ft2
1994
New
16 DUDLEY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Putnam, CT 06260
3
2
1472 ft2
1994
48 MILL BROOK LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Woodstock, CT 06281
4
4
4313 ft2
2003
New
457 LIBERTY HWY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Putnam, CT 06260
3
3
3499 ft2
2004
70 PERRY ST #136
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Putnam, CT 06260
3
2
1588 ft2
1989
1 of 25 50 Richmond Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Putnam, CT 06260
2
2
1259 ft2
2004
Hot New
12 RED CEDAR RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Woodstock Valley, CT 06282
3
2
1102 ft2
1977
43 TAYLER TRL
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Woodstock Valley, CT 06282
3
3
1991 ft2
2018
Hot
1386 NORTH RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Dayville, CT 06241
3
2
2877 ft2
1990
3 WEEKS LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Dayville, CT 06241
2
1
640 ft2
1945
1 of 24 42 BROOKSIDE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Dayville, CT 06241
3
2
1541 ft2
2015
1 of 10 4 Starling Ct
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Killingly, CT 06239
2
2
1292 ft2
2017
1 of 15 1090 DAVIS AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Danielson, CT 06239
3
1
1120 ft2
1957
1 of 50 38 WESTFIELD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Danielson, CT 06239
4
2
1764 ft2
1951
16 TIFFANY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Brooklyn, CT 06234
8
2
2163 ft2
1820
1 of 4 437 PROVIDENCE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Brooklyn, CT 06234
4
1
1609 ft2
1948
1 of 37 81 BAILEY HILL RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Danielson, CT 06239
3
2
1456 ft2
1988
94 PROVIDENCE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Brooklyn, CT 06234
4
4
4000 ft2
1753
New
81 ARMITAGE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Ashford, CT 06278
3
2
1399 ft2
1991
1 of 51 475 PROVIDENCE TPKE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hampton, CT 06247
3
2
1318 ft2
1942
233 SNAKE MEADOW RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Moosup, CT 06354
3
2
2224 ft2
1996
81 BUCKLEY HWY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
3
2
1828 ft2
1963
New
113 DRAIN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Hampton, CT 06247
2
1
1104 ft2
1968
Hot New
185 LAKE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Moosup, CT 06354
3
1
1092 ft2
1984
1 of 24 92 FURNACE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
2
2
1785 ft2
2004
New
46 RIVER RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Sterling, CT 06377
2
1
1125 ft2
1790
New
90 VILLAGE HILL RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Willington, CT 06279
2
2
1000 ft2
1965
1 of 15 17 STAFFORD HTS
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
2
1
706 ft2
1920
251 BROOKLYN RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Canterbury, CT 06331
3
1
1248 ft2
1971
1 of 43 27 CENTER ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
7
2
5060 ft2
1880
New
116 RUBY RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Willington, CT 06279
4
2
1862 ft2
1961
134 OLD FARMS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Willington, CT 06279
3
2
1212 ft2
1997
1 of 64 136 DALEVILLE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Willington, CT 06279
3
2
2288 ft2
1852
571 N WINDHAM RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
North Windham, CT 06256
4
2
1508 ft2
1920
New
464 S RIVER RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tolland, CT 06084
4
2
2408 ft2
1957
New
16 SUMMIT DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tolland, CT 06084
3
3
1323 ft2
1962
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Buying a Home in Worcester, MA

Worcester, MA is seeing rapid growth and Worcester, MA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 11% above the 2024 national average. Worcester, MA is part of Worcester county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Worcester is 1.1% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Housing According to Trulia, Worcester's housing market has an average listing price of $209,060 and a median sales price of $165,000. The average price per square foot is about $109. Many of these are rent to own homes, though there are also plenty of homes for sale and rent. In fact, there are currently 578 homes on the market, with 969 reported as recently sold. If you plan to rent, note that rental homes here can be expensive due to Worcester's proximity to Boston. Also, keep in mind that 61 percent of properties in Worcester are owner occupied, while 31 percent are rentals. The city has a vacancy rate of 7.25 percent, which is on par with the national average.

Largest Employers and Industries Over its 200-year history, Worcester has been one of the country's leading manufacturing cities. In recent years, however, the city has adapted to changes in demand, eventually assuming a leading role in the fields of advanced manufacturing, biotechnology and medical research, health care, and information technology. Modern Worcester is economically diverse, comprising over 5,000 firms in a comprehensive range of industries. Because of its industrial variety, Worcester has not only weathered the economic downturn, but also experienced modest growth. This city also thrives on its colleges and universities. In fact, the University of Massachusetts Medical School is the city's second-largest employer, following UMass Memorial Health Care. Companies headquartered in Worcester include Commerce Bank and Trust Company, Crompton Insurance, Hanover Insurance, Norton Abrasives, Polar Beverages, and Thom McAn.

Local Sports Worcester is home to two popular professional sports teams. The Worcester Sharks are an American Hockey League affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, and fans enjoy coming out to the DCU Center to show their support during home games. The newest entry into Worcester's professional sports scene is the Worcester Hydra, a member of the United Soccer League's Premier Development League. Local fans go to the Commerce Bank Field at Foley Stadium to cheer on this team. Collegiate sports are big in Worcester, with the College of the Holy Cross competing in the NCAA Division 1. Other local colleges tend to fare well in NCAA Division 2 and Division 3. Additionally, Worcester hosts one of the country's premier rowing events - the Eastern Sprints - on Lake Quinsigamond. This lake also hosts many local high school crew races, and was the site of the 1952 National Olympic rowing trials.

Neighborhoods Worcester is known for its breathtaking architecture and community-oriented neighborhoods. Each region of Worcester has a distinct personality and flavor, thanks to a rich history of immigration. The resulting vibrancy of culture is a huge part of Worcester's identity, and the contemporary neighborhoods are inextricably joined with the ethnic enclaves of its past, creating a rare and true melting pot. Access to well-preserved green space is also a unique component of Worcester living. This city can be broken into four distinct sectors, each of which consists of smaller communities.