Whether you're apartment hunting or not, it can occasionally be amusing to wander through a deluxe real estate listing to see what life could be like if money wasn't a concern. So what exactly does the high-grade end of Worcester's rental market currently look like — and what glamorous features might one come across, given these astronomical prices?
We combed through local listings in Worcester via rental site Zumper to unearth the city's most opulent listings.
Check out the city's select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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577 Grove St.
First, check out this single-family home situated at 577 Grove St. It has three bedrooms, one bathroom, and it's a voluminous 3,836 square feet in size. Whereas the average price for a three-bedroom rental in Worcester is about $1,363/month, this home is currently priced at $4,000/month. What, exactly, makes it so high-priced?
The mixed residential/commercial-zoned property had a veterinarian's office on the first level that you can renovate to suit your needs. The top-level residence offers a fireplace, a sun room, a dishwasher, built-in storage features, hardwood floors, exposed brick and a greenhouse. Pets are not allowed.
According to Walk Score, this location is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
36 Mabelle St.
Then, there's this single-family ranch situated at 36 Mabelle St. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Whereas the average price for a four-bedroom rental in Worcester is approximately $1,500/month, this living space is currently priced at $3,000/month.
In the home, you can expect a dishwasher, a fireplace, stainless steel appliances granite countertops, hardwood flooring, a cellar, a sunroom and central air conditioning. There's also in-unit laundry, parking and outdoor space. Cats and dogs are not allowed.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
231 Lake Ave., Unit A
Then, here's this single-family home over at 231 Lake Ave., #Unit A. It has two bedrooms and one bathroom, and it spans 2,000 square feet. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Worcester is approximately $1,275/month, this living space is currently going for $2,200/month. What, precisely, makes it so pricey?
The house features a fireplace, generous storage space, carpeting, a washer and dryer, large windows, white appliances, parking and a large deck overlooking the water. Pets are not permitted.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
