Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA from $300 (31 Rentals)

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23 Federal St

SpringfieldMA01105
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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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Museum Park Senior 55+
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Museum Park Senior 55+

70 Chestnut StSpringfield, MA 01103
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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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Chicopee Village Townhomes
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$1,096 - $1,481
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Chicopee Village Townhomes

68 Eastern DrChicopee, MA 01013
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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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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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Springfield, MA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, MA area range in price from $750 to $5,526 with an overall median price of $2,483. The three Springfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woronoco at $1,800, 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
Woronoco$1,800$1,8001
Brightwood$1,850$1,2342
Memorial Square$1,850$1,2342
Downtown Springfield$2,000$75035
Six Corners$2,000$1,4003
Thorndike$2,100$1,1005
East Springfield$2,100$75035
South End$2,150$75032
South End Hampden$2,300$1,25013
Pine Point$2,325$75032

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, MA is a Studio unit found at Springfield CV 1 in the Bay neighborhood priced from $320. Museum Park Senior 55+ in the Ridgewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $828. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springfield CV 1Lawton street StudioStudio,1BA$320
Museum Park Senior 55+StudioStudio,1BA$828
Mall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Valley View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Maple Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Hallmark Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,300
Enfield North Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,325
Montcalm Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
SilverBrick Lofts1BR/1.5BA1BR,1BA$1,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $1.50 price per square foot 28 Wedgewood Cir Model at 28 Wedgewood Cir, Unit #1 in the in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood starting from $1,900. 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.
28 Wedgewood Cir, Unit #128 Wedgewood Cir2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Eastbrook ApartmentsTownehouse Styled 3BR apartment3BR,1.5BA$1.48
110 Dunmoreland St, Unit Apt 1110 Dunmoreland St3BR,1BA$1.47
21 Lafayette St, Unit 21 Lafayette Street21 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$1.50
1592 Dwight St, Unit 1st Floor1592 Dwight St3BR,1.5BA$1.63
43 Ozark St, Unit 4343 Ozark St2BR,1BA$1.64
77 Ferry St, Unit 2nd floor77 Ferry St3BR,1BA$1.64
86 Jenness St86 Jenness St2BR,1BA$1.40
Enfield North Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Springfield CV 1Lawton street StudioStudio ,1BA$1.00

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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 $1,392.

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 $2,483.

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 122 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 $447 which is $2,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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