Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA from $600 (42 Rentals)
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66 Knollwood St

1118 Boston Rd

23 Federal St

18 Forest Park Ave

Hillcrest Arms Apartments

159 Brainard Rd

Valley View Apartments

Mall Apartments

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Chicopee Village Townhomes

14-64 Simard Dr

144 Cabot St

365 Appleton St

Brownstone Gardens (62 and Older Community)
Springfield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Springfield?
Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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Cheap Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,368 | $895 | $1,626 |
Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $800 | $2,285 |
Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $1,100 | $2,700 |
Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,481 | $2,747 |
Cheap Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,900 | $2,775 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MA
Pricing Updated: 10/15/2025Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, MA area range in price from $800 to $5,526 with an overall median price of $2,404. The three Springfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Thorndike at $1,450, Woronoco at $1,250, and Maple Hill at $800. 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 |
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Thorndike | $1,750 | $1,450 | 5 |
Woronoco | $1,900 | $1,250 | 2 |
Maple Hill | $2,000 | $800 | 36 |
Six Corners | $2,000 | $800 | 5 |
Downtown Springfield | $2,047 | $800 | 33 |
Brightwood | $2,095 | $1,300 | 4 |
Memorial Square | $2,095 | $1,344 | 3 |
South End Hampden | $2,150 | $800 | 17 |
South End | $2,175 | $800 | 34 |
Bay | $2,350 | $850 | 45 |
Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Museum Park Senior 55+ in the Ridgewood neighborhood priced from $890. 159 Brainard Rd in the Enfield E Windsor Windsor Locks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Museum Park Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
159 Brainard Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Mall Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Valley View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
329 Beech St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Hallmark Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Maple Ridge Apartments | Studio Lrg | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Eastbrook Apartments | Garden Styled, 1 BR apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA
As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $0.64 price per square foot 88 Massachusetts Ave Model at 88 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the 572 Dickinson St Model at 572 Dickinson St, Unit Diana starting at $2,600 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Forest Park 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. |
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88 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 | 88 Massachusetts Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.64 |
572 Dickinson St, Unit Diana | 572 Dickinson St | 5BR,2BA | $1.37 |
15 Lamb St, Unit 1 | 15 Lamb St | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
38 Ley St, Unit 38 ley st | 38 Ley St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
837 Carew St, Unit 837 Carew St. | 837 Carew St | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
355 Springfield St, Unit Fl 2 | 355 Springfield St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
101 Ardmore St, Unit 101 | 101 Ardmore St | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
159 Brainard Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
86 Amherst Ave, Unit 8 | 86 Amherst Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,375.
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 $2,404.
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 48 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 $383 which is $2,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
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