
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA from $300 (31 Rentals)
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58 Edwards St, Unit 102

342 Wilbraham Rd

23 Federal St

127 Spring St

84-88 Byers St

659-663 State St
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Ridgewood

915-919 Worthington St

Museum Park Senior 55+

Mill Street Realty

Armoury Commons

The Maples Apartments

Worthy Building
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Hillcrest Arms Apartments

Valley View Apartments

Mall Apartments

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Chicopee Village Townhomes

100-130 Elm Street

Sainte Marie

Lamplighter Apartments
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Briarwood Place

Chestnut Park Apartments

Home-Like Apartments Inc.

Park Street Manor Apartments

Pilgrim Village

Bradford Arms

Brook Edge
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Summit Place Apartments

Brainard North

MacArthur Terrace
Springfield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $750 | $1,672 |
| Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $850 | $2,385 |
| Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,200 | $2,650 |
| Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $1,481 | $3,000 |
| Cheap Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,750 | $3,175 |
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Springfield, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MA
Pricing Updated: 01/15/2026Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, MA area range in price from $750 to $5,526 with an overall median price of $2,483. The three Springfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woronoco at $1,800, Brightwood at $1,234, and Memorial Square at $1,234. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Springfield Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woronoco | $1,800 | $1,800 | 1 |
| Brightwood | $1,850 | $1,234 | 2 |
| Memorial Square | $1,850 | $1,234 | 2 |
| Downtown Springfield | $2,000 | $750 | 35 |
| Six Corners | $2,000 | $1,400 | 3 |
| Thorndike | $2,100 | $1,100 | 5 |
| East Springfield | $2,100 | $750 | 35 |
| South End | $2,150 | $750 | 32 |
| South End Hampden | $2,300 | $1,250 | 13 |
| Pine Point | $2,325 | $750 | 32 |
Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, MA is a Studio unit found at Springfield CV 1 in the Bay neighborhood priced from $320. Museum Park Senior 55+ in the Ridgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $828. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield CV 1 | Lawton street Studio | Studio,1BA | $320 |
| Museum Park Senior 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $828 |
| Mall Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Valley View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Maple Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Hallmark Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Enfield North Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Montcalm Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| SilverBrick Lofts | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,392 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA
As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $1.50 price per square foot 28 Wedgewood Cir Model at 28 Wedgewood Cir, Unit #1 in the in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the Townehouse Styled 3BR apartment Model at Eastbrook Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Wedgewood Cir, Unit #1 | 28 Wedgewood Cir | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Eastbrook Apartments | Townehouse Styled 3BR apartment | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| 110 Dunmoreland St, Unit Apt 1 | 110 Dunmoreland St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 21 Lafayette St, Unit 21 Lafayette Street | 21 Lafayette St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1592 Dwight St, Unit 1st Floor | 1592 Dwight St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 43 Ozark St, Unit 43 | 43 Ozark St | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 77 Ferry St, Unit 2nd floor | 77 Ferry St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 86 Jenness St | 86 Jenness St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Enfield North Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Springfield CV 1 | Lawton street Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Springfield Overview
Located in southwestern Massachusetts, and resting on the banks of the Connecticut River, is the city of Springfield. It is the largest city in Western New England and the third largest in Massachusetts. Just 24 miles north of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, the two cities make up an area known as the Pioneer Valley. Springfield is considered the urban, economic, and cultural center of Western New England, with a high concentration of corporate businesses, universities, and museums. Known as The City of Firsts for its many inventions and innovation, it is the birthplace of basketball, the Merriam-Webster dictionary, and the first gasoline-powered automobile. With numerous parks, attractive architecture, and historical points of interest around every corner, apartments in Springfield are exciting and sought after.
Why live in Springfield, MA?
With its revitalization efforts in full swing, Springfield is rapidly reestablishing itself has the hottest spot in western New England to call home. Springfield apartments are surrounded by fascinating museums, beautiful parks, and exciting community activities. Located in New England’s Knowledge Corridor, the 32 nearby universities and colleges attracts hundreds of thousands of students and instructors to the area each year. Multiple corporations also have their headquarters in Springfield, including Fortune 100 company MassMutual. These factors all add to the cultural and economic growth of the area, making it a great place to live.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Springfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Springfield is under $1,392.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Museum Park Senior 55+ which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $2,483.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Springfield?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 122 regular apartments in Springfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Springfield?
Cheap apartments in Springfield have an average cost of $447 which is $2,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!