
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $610 (36 Rentals)
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132 Mill St, Unit 1

Worthy III LLC

Cumberland Homes

SilverBrick Square

Baystate Place

27 Loring St

New Colony Court

Skyview Downtown
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213 Worthington St

SilverBrick Lofts

50 Acushnet Ave

48-50-50 Acushnet Ave

236 Locust St, Unit 2R

76 Maple St

23 Federal St

127 Spring St

84-88 Byers St
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304-306 Union St

915-919 Worthington St

Armoury Commons

Mill Street Realty

The Maples Apartments

Worthy Building

Museum Park Senior 55+

Northern Heights

Worthington Commons
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Merrick Park Apartments (Maple St)

Park Street Lofts

2718 Main Street

140 Chestnut St

528-532 Union St

529 Union

903 Main St

64 New Bridge St, Unit #2

64 New Bridge St, Unit 1
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,108 | $900 | $1,316 |
| Downtown Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $925 | $2,160 |
| Downtown Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,350 | $2,650 |
| Downtown Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $1,850 | $2,350 |
| Downtown Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $2,400 | $2,525 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Springfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Springfield area of Springfield, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Museum Park Senior 55+ priced from $1,120. Worthy III LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Park Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Worthy III LLC | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Baystate Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,344 |
| Skyview Downtown | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 2718 Main Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 529 Union | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Stockbridge Court | A1Ak - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| SilverBrick Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MA
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Springfield area is the $1.65 price per square foot 72 Palmer Ave Model at 72 Palmer Ave, Unit Palmer 1 in the in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $2,065. The second greatest value Downtown Springfield apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 529 Union starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Ridgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Palmer Ave, Unit Palmer 1 | 72 Palmer Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 529 Union | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 47 Algonquin Plz, Unit 47 | 47 Algonquin Plz | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| SilverBrick Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 58 Edwards St, Unit 102 | 58 Edwards St | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Museum Park Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| ThirtyOne Elm | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| 132 Mill St, Unit 1 | 132 Mill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Skyview Downtown | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Baystate Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Springfield Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Springfield is Museum Park Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Downtown Springfield costs $1,755.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 8 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Springfield?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Springfield have an average cost of $326 which is $1,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Springfield.
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