Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA from $600 (39 Rentals)

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127 Spring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

127 Spring St

127 Spring StSpringfield, MA 01105
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84-88 Byers St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

84-88 Byers St

84-88 Byers StSpringfield, MA 01105
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659-663 State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

659-663 State St

659-663 State StSpringfield, MA 01109
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Ridgewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood

304-306 Union StSpringfield, MA 01105
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915-919 Worthington St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915-919 Worthington St

915-919 Worthington StSpringfield, MA 01105
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Mill Street Realty
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Street Realty

132-134 Mill StSpringfield, MA 01108
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Armoury Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Armoury Commons

15-21 Salem StSpringfield, MA 01105
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The Maples Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Maples Apartments

289-305 Maple StSpringfield, MA 01105
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48-50 Fort Pleasant Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

48-50 Fort Pleasant Ave

48-50 Fort Pleasant AveSpringfield, MA 01108
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Worthy Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Worthy Building

193 Worthington StSpringfield, MA 01103

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Northern Heights
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Heights

759-769 Main StSpringfield, MA 01105
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Worthington Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Commons

900 Worthington StSpringfield, MA 01105
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Merrick Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Merrick Park Apartments

19-25 Maple StSpringfield, MA 01103
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Sainte Marie
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sainte Marie

527 S Bridge StHolyoke, MA 01040
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Briarwood Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Place

139 Meeting House RdChicopee, MA 01013
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100-130 Elm Street
Studio Apartments

100-130 Elm Street

100 Elm StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Bradford Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Arms

47 Bradford DrWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Pilgrim Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pilgrim Village

65-71 Craig DrWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Brook Edge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Edge

14-64 Simard DrChicopee, MA 01013
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Summit Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place Apartments

7 Upper Church StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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MacArthur Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Terrace

65 Broadway StChicopee, MA 01020
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Holyoke Farms
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holyoke Farms

110 Tokeneke RdHolyoke, MA 01040
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Executive House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Executive House

1440 Riverdale StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Springfield, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MA

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, MA area range in price from $850 to $5,526 with an overall median price of $2,635. The three Springfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Thorndike at $1,275, Brightwood at $1,600, and Downtown Springfield at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Springfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Thorndike$1,750$1,2755
Brightwood$2,095$1,6002
Downtown Springfield$2,095$85033
Memorial Square$2,095$1,2323
Metro Center$2,095$85034
South End Hampden$2,150$85022
Liberty Heights$2,222$9959
Bay$2,500$99532
East Springfield$2,500$1,09529
McKnight$2,500$85036

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 159 Brainard Rd in the Enfield E Windsor Windsor Locks neighborhood priced from $1,050. Valley View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
159 Brainard RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Valley View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Mall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Eastbrook ApartmentsGarden Styled, 1 BR apartment1BR,1BA$1,275
Museum Park Senior 55+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,297
Pleasant Park ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1,395
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Summer1BR,1BA$1,430
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom Lrg1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $1.50 price per square foot 169 Pineywoods Ave Model at 169 Pineywoods Ave, Unit 169 in the in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the 23 Pleasant St Model at 23 Pleasant St, Unit 25 pleasant st starting at $1,800 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the East Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
169 Pineywoods Ave, Unit 169169 Pineywoods Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
23 Pleasant St, Unit 25 pleasant st23 Pleasant St3BR,1BA$1.57
Devonshire Place ApartmentsFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.79
1594 Dwight St, Unit 2nd Floor1594 Dwight St3BR,1BA$1.60
159 Brainard RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
SilverBrick Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
SilverBrick Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.83
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1.64
Maple Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom Lrg1BR,1BA$1.83
132 Mill St, Unit 1132 Mill St1BR,1BA$1.42

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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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Getting Around Springfield, MA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,485.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Springfield is 159 Brainard Rd which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $2,635.

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 57 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 $456 which is $2,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.

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