
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA from $600 (39 Rentals)
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127 Carver St, Unit 127 Carver St Single Room, Unit 127 Carver St Single Room

127 Spring St

84-88 Byers St

659-663 State St

Ridgewood

915-919 Worthington St

Mill Street Realty

Armoury Commons
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The Maples Apartments

Worthy Building

Museum Park Senior 55+

Northern Heights

Worthington Commons

Merrick Park Apartments

186 Belmont Apartments

Valley View Apartments

Mall Apartments
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Chicopee Village Townhomes

Hillcrest Arms Apartments

314 Springfield St, Unit 314

Sainte Marie

Lamplighter Apartments

Briarwood Place

Home-Like Apartments Inc.

Park Street Manor Apartments

Pilgrim Village
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Bradford Arms

Brook Edge

Summit Place Apartments

Brainard North

MacArthur Terrace

Hallmark Apartments

100-130 Elm Street

The Residences on Appleton, A 55+ Community

Brownstone Gardens (62 and Older Community)
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Executive House

Holyoke High Realty Corp

329 Beech St
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 | $1,478 | $1,000 | $1,801 |
| Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,096 | $2,385 |
| Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,296 | $2,650 |
| Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $1,350 | $2,650 |
| Cheap Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,950 | $2,950 |
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Springfield, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MA
Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, MA area range in price from $1,000 to $5,067 with an overall median price of $2,529. The three Springfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Thorndike at $1,300, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndike | $1,650 | $1,300 | 4 |
| Brightwood | $1,850 | $1,234 | 4 |
| Memorial Square | $1,850 | $1,234 | 2 |
| Downtown Springfield | $1,950 | $1,000 | 25 |
| South End Hampden | $1,950 | $1,400 | 11 |
| East Springfield | $2,000 | $1,000 | 38 |
| Forest Park | $2,200 | $1,100 | 18 |
| Boston Road | $2,275 | $1,000 | 47 |
| Pine Point | $2,275 | $1,000 | 37 |
| Sixteen Acres | $2,275 | $1,000 | 45 |
Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, MA is a Studio unit found at Mall Apartments in the East Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,095. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mall Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Valley View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Museum Park Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Hillcrest Arms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Enfield North Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| SilverBrick Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| The Courtyards | The Traditional | Studio,1BA | $1,428 |
| Pleasant Park Apartments | Large One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $1.33 price per square foot 735 Union St Model at 735 Union St in the in the Ridgewood neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 735 Union St | 735 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Eastbrook Apartments | Townehouse Styled 3BR apartment | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| 66 Rochelle St, Unit 66 Rochelle St. | 66 Rochelle St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1592 Dwight St, Unit 1st Floor | 1592 Dwight St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| 46 Mooreland St, Unit 46 Mooreland Street | 46 Mooreland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 46 Mooreland St, Unit 46 Mooreland Street | 46 Mooreland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 127 Carver St, Unit 127 Carver St | 127 Carver St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| SilverBrick Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Enfield North Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Museum Park Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $2,529.
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 131 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 $391 which is $2,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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