Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $600 (31 Rentals)

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property at 66 Knollwood St

$995

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$995

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$995

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66 Knollwood St

SpringfieldMA01104
property at 23 Federal St

$1,239

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$1,239

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$1,239

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Federal St

SpringfieldMA01105

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property at 76 Maple St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Maple St

SpringfieldMA01105
property at 44 Dale St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Dale St

SpringfieldMA01105
property at 11-31-31 Park St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11-31-31 Park St

SpringfieldMA01103

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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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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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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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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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Museum Park Senior 55+
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Museum Park Senior 55+

70 Chestnut StSpringfield, MA 01103
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property at 140 Chestnut St

$1,550 - $1,650

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$1,650

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140 Chestnut St

SpringfieldMA01103
property at 240 Locust St

$1,734

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$1,734

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$1,734

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Locust St, Unit 4L

240 Locust St
SpringfieldMA01108

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 Worthy III LLC priced from $1,250. Museum Park Senior 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,344. Here are the most affordable Downtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Worthy III LLC1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,344
SilverBrick Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,345
Skyview Downtown1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
SilverBrick Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,735
Stockbridge CourtA1Ak - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Springfield area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at SilverBrick Square in the in the Ridgewood neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Downtown Springfield apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at SilverBrick Lofts starting at $1,345 with a $1.59 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.
SilverBrick Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
SilverBrick Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.59
Stockbridge CourtA1A-R1BR,1BA$3.19
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Skyview Downtown1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.18

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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 Worthy III LLC which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Downtown Springfield costs $2,450.

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 9 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 $336 which is $2,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Springfield.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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