
Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $1,400 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Springfield 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,798 | $1,745 | $1,850 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MA.
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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 |
| SilverBrick Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MA
As of August 04, 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 47 Algonquin Plz Model at 47 Algonquin Plz, Unit 47 starting at $1,900 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Liberty Heights 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 |
| 47 Algonquin Plz, Unit 47 | 47 Algonquin Plz | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| ThirtyOne Elm | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
| SilverBrick Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Museum Park Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Stockbridge Court | A1A-R | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Skyview Downtown | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Springfield?
There are currently 235 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $2,655. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Springfield ranging from $1,400 to $1,850.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Springfield?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Springfield ranges from $1,400 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,665.
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