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

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127 Spring St
Studio to 1 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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Mill Street Realty
Studio Apartments

Mill Street Realty

132-134 Mill StSpringfield, MA 01108
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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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City View Commons II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City View Commons II

91-95 Federal 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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
Pleasant Park ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
SilverBrick Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,510
Stockbridge CourtA1AK1BR,1BA$1,750
Elizabeth ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park EdgeTWO BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.88
Skyview Downtown2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Stockbridge CourtA1A-R1BR,1BA$3.19
132 Mill St, Unit 2132 Mill St1BR,1BA$1.42
58 Edwards St, Unit 20258 Edwards St1BR,1BA$1.42
Pleasant Park ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Museum Park Senior 55+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Springfield, Springfield, MA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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