Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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Downtown Springfield, Springfield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Springfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,557 | $1,405 | $1,608 |
Downtown Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $850 | $1,995 |
Downtown Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $1,239 | $2,260 |
Downtown Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $1,678 | $2,201 |
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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 $890. Pleasant Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Museum Park Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Pleasant Park Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
SilverBrick Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Stockbridge Court | A1AK | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Elizabeth Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MA
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Springfield area is the $1.88 price per square foot TWO BEDROOM Model at Park Edge in the in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $2,260. The second greatest value Downtown Springfield apartment is the 2 Bed/ 1 Bath Model at Skyview Downtown starting at $1,906 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Forest Park 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. |
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Park Edge | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Skyview Downtown | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Stockbridge Court | A1A-R | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
132 Mill St, Unit 2 | 132 Mill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
58 Edwards St, Unit 202 | 58 Edwards St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Pleasant Park Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Museum Park Senior 55+ | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Springfield, Springfield, MA
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood in Springfield, MA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
77 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 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 $890, while the average apartment in Downtown Springfield costs $1,800.
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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Springfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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