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Springfield, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, MA area range in price from $850 to $6,970 with an overall median price of $2,963. The three Springfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Springfield at $1,350, Woronoco at $1,700, and Liberty Heights at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Springfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Springfield$1,650$1,3502
Woronoco$1,750$1,7004
Liberty Heights$1,750$8501
Thorndike$2,000$2,0001
Forest Park$2,400$1,6954
Six Corners$2,400$1,7002
East Forest Park$2,850$85017
Bay$3,300$85016
Downtown Springfield$3,300$2,4002
Maple Hill$3,300$1,6956

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at 159 Brainard Rd in the Enfield E Windsor Windsor Locks neighborhood priced from $1,050. Valley View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
159 Brainard RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Valley View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Mall ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA

As of September 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $0.64 price per square foot 88 Massachusetts Ave Model at 88 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the 169 Pineywoods Ave Model at 169 Pineywoods Ave, Unit 169 starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Forest Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
88 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 188 Massachusetts Ave3BR,1BA$0.64
169 Pineywoods Ave, Unit 169169 Pineywoods Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
15 Lamb St, Unit 115 Lamb St3BR,1BA$1.69
1594 Dwight St, Unit 2nd Floor1594 Dwight St3BR,1BA$1.60
159 Brainard RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
25 Santa Barbara St, Unit 2725 Santa Barbara St2BR,1BA$1.78
SilverBrick Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
29 Beauregard St, Unit 29 Beauregard29 Beauregard St2BR,1BA$1.67
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1.64
132 Mill St, Unit 1132 Mill St1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Springfield?

There are currently 999 Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,000. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Springfield ranging from $700 to $6,970.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Springfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Springfield ranges from $700 to $6,970 with an average monthly rent of $2,464.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Springfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Springfield range from $1,475 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,970. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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