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

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127 Spring St
Studio to 3 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 to 3 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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Worthy Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Worthy Building

193 Worthington StSpringfield, MA 01103
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Museum Park Senior 55+
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Museum Park Senior 55+

70 Chestnut 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merrick Park Apartments

19-25 Maple StSpringfield, MA 01103
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186 Belmont Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

186 Belmont Apartments

186 Belmont AveSpringfield, MA 01108
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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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Pilgrim Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pilgrim Village

65-71 Craig DrWest Springfield, MA 01089
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When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Bradford Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Arms

47 Bradford DrWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Brook Edge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Edge

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

Summit Place Apartments

7 Upper Church StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Brainard North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brainard North

159 Brainard RdEnfield, CT 06082
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MacArthur Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Terrace

65 Broadway StChicopee, MA 01020
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100-130 Elm Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

100-130 Elm Street

100 Elm StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Executive House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Executive House

1440 Riverdale StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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329 Beech St
1 Bedroom Apartments

329 Beech St

329 Beech StHolyoke, MA 01040

Springfield, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Thorndike$1,650$1,3004
Brightwood$1,850$1,2344
Memorial Square$1,850$1,2342
Downtown Springfield$1,950$1,00025
South End Hampden$1,950$1,40011
East Springfield$2,000$1,00038
Forest Park$2,200$1,10018
Boston Road$2,275$1,00047
Pine Point$2,275$1,00037
Sixteen Acres$2,275$1,00045

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Valley View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
Hillcrest Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Enfield North Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,325
SilverBrick Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,420
The CourtyardsThe TraditionalStudio,1BA$1,428
Pleasant Park ApartmentsLarge One bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
735 Union St735 Union St3BR,1BA$1.33
Eastbrook ApartmentsTownehouse Styled 3BR apartment3BR,1.5BA$1.48
66 Rochelle St, Unit 66 Rochelle St.66 Rochelle St2BR,1BA$1.25
1592 Dwight St, Unit 1st Floor1592 Dwight St3BR,1.5BA$1.63
46 Mooreland St, Unit 46 Mooreland Street46 Mooreland St2BR,1BA$1.57
46 Mooreland St, Unit 46 Mooreland Street46 Mooreland St2BR,1BA$1.57
127 Carver St, Unit 127 Carver St127 Carver St1BR,1BA$1.10
SilverBrick Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1.94
Enfield North Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,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.

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