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66 Knollwood St

1118 Boston Rd

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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 | $1,447 | $895 | $2,380 |
Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $850 | $2,850 |
Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $1,295 | $3,345 |
Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,475 | $3,000 |
Cheap Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,995 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MA
Pricing Updated: 08/29/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Thorndike | $1,750 | $1,275 | 5 |
Brightwood | $2,095 | $1,600 | 2 |
Downtown Springfield | $2,095 | $850 | 33 |
Memorial Square | $2,095 | $1,232 | 3 |
Metro Center | $2,095 | $850 | 34 |
South End Hampden | $2,150 | $850 | 22 |
Liberty Heights | $2,222 | $995 | 9 |
Bay | $2,500 | $995 | 32 |
East Springfield | $2,500 | $1,095 | 29 |
McKnight | $2,500 | $850 | 36 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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159 Brainard Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Valley View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Mall Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Eastbrook Apartments | Garden Styled, 1 BR apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Museum Park Senior 55+ | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,297 |
Pleasant Park Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Forest Park Apartments | The Summer | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Maple Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom Lrg | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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169 Pineywoods Ave, Unit 169 | 169 Pineywoods Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
23 Pleasant St, Unit 25 pleasant st | 23 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Devonshire Place Apartments | Floor Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
1594 Dwight St, Unit 2nd Floor | 1594 Dwight St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
159 Brainard Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
SilverBrick Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
SilverBrick Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Maple Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom Lrg | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
132 Mill St, Unit 1 | 132 Mill St | 1BR,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
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 $1,485.
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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