Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $610 (36 Rentals)

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property at 27 Loring St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Loring St

SpringfieldMA01105

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property at 213 Worthington St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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213 Worthington St

SpringfieldMA01103
property at 50 Acushnet Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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50 Acushnet Ave

SpringfieldMA01105
property at 48-50-50 Acushnet Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48-50-50 Acushnet Ave

SpringfieldMA01105
property at 76 Maple St

$1,600 - $1,850

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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76 Maple St

SpringfieldMA01105
property at 23 Federal St

$1,607

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$1,607

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$1,607

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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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304-306 Union St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

304-306 Union St

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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Mill Street Realty
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Street Realty

132-134 Mill StSpringfield, MA 01108
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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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Park Street Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Street Lofts

15 Park StSpringfield, MA 01103
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2718 Main Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

2718 Main Street

2718 Main StSpringfield, MA 01107
property at 140 Chestnut St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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140 Chestnut St

SpringfieldMA01103
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528-532 Union St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

528-532 Union St

528 Union StSpringfield, MA 01109
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529 Union
3 Bedroom Apartments

529 Union

529 Union StSpringfield, MA 01109
property at 903 Main St

$900

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$900

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$900

Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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903 Main St

West SpringfieldMA01089

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Downtown Springfield, Springfield, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,120
Worthy III LLC1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Baystate Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,344
Skyview Downtown1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
2718 Main Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,550
529 Union3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,750
Stockbridge CourtA1Ak - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750
SilverBrick Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
72 Palmer Ave, Unit Palmer 172 Palmer Ave3BR,1BA$1.65
529 Union3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.46
47 Algonquin Plz, Unit 4747 Algonquin Plz3BR,1BA$1.78
SilverBrick Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.18
58 Edwards St, Unit 10258 Edwards St1BR,1BA$1.32
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
ThirtyOne ElmA31BR,1BA$3.01
132 Mill St, Unit 1132 Mill St1BR,1BA$1.48
Skyview Downtown1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.78
Baystate Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Massachusetts, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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