Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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property at 14 Ledyard St

$1,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 9

14 Ledyard St

SpringfieldMA01104
property at 888 State St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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888 State St

SpringfieldMA01109
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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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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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Park Street Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Street Lofts

15 Park StSpringfield, MA 01103
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Bay, Springfield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay area of Springfield, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Museum Park Senior 55+ priced from $1,120. SilverBrick Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here are the most affordable Bay apartments for rent in Springfield, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
SilverBrick Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,420
Springfield CV 1pine point2BR,1BA$1,595
Skyview Downtown1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Stockbridge CourtA1Ak - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay, MA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay 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 Bay apartment is the 66 Rochelle St Model at 66 Rochelle St, Unit 66 Rochelle St. starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Bay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
735 Union St735 Union St3BR,1BA$1.33
66 Rochelle St, Unit 66 Rochelle St.66 Rochelle St2BR,1BA$1.25
46 Mooreland St, Unit 46 Mooreland Street46 Mooreland St2BR,1BA$1.57
46 Mooreland St, Unit 46 Mooreland Street46 Mooreland St2BR,1BA$1.57
884 Liberty St, Unit 884- 2nd Floor884 Liberty St3BR,1BA$2.30
SilverBrick Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49
SilverBrick Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.22
Springfield CV 1Brookside Gardens2BR,1BA$2.46
Skyview Downtown1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.18
Museum Park Senior 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$3.18

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Bay, Springfield, MA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Springfield. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay?

The cheapest apartment in Bay is Museum Park Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Bay costs $2,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay?

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 9 regular apartments in Bay 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 Bay?

Cheap apartments in Bay have an average cost of $259 which is $2,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay.

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.