Cheap Homes for Rent in Springfield, MA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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property at 75-77 Tulsa St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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75-77 Tulsa St

SpringfieldMA01118
property at 33 Spring St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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33 Spring St

South HadleyMA01075
property at 98 N Alhambra Cir
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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98 N Alhambra Cir

AgawamMA01001
property at 34 Joy St
$1,345 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom Rentals
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34 Joy St

LudlowMA01056
property at 83-85-85 Wilmont St
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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83-85-85 Wilmont St

SpringfieldMA01108

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property at 83 Thomas St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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83 Thomas St

ChicopeeMA01013
property at 3 Charles St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3 Charles St

ChicopeeMA01020
property at 140 Chestnut St
$1,690

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Base Rent$1,690

Total Monthly Price$1,690
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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140 Chestnut St

SpringfieldMA01103
property at 40 Yorktown Dr
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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40 Yorktown Dr

SpringfieldMA01108

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property at 46-48-48 Mooreland St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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46-48-48 Mooreland St

SpringfieldMA01104
property at 30 Forest Park Ave
$1,750
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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30 Forest Park Ave
SpringfieldMA01108
property at 30 Forest Park Ave
$1,800
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30 Forest Park Ave
SpringfieldMA01108
property at 46-48-48 Chester St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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46-48-48 Chester St

SpringfieldMA01105

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Springfield, MA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2026

Current rental homes in the Springfield, MA area range in price from $900 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $2,134. The three Springfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Thorndike at $1,700, Downtown Springfield at $1,775, and Metro Center at $1,775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Springfield Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Thorndike$1,700$1,2504
Downtown Springfield$1,775$1,6904
Metro Center$1,775$1,6904
Maple Hill$1,800$1,4959
South End$1,800$1,6909
Old Hill$1,900$90019
Ridgewood$1,900$1,4956
Six Corners$1,900$1,8002
South End Hampden$1,900$1,7504
Bay$2,000$1,6906

Best Value Homes for Rent in Springfield, MA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Springfield area is the $1.18 price per square foot 259 Trafton Rd Model at 259 Trafton Rd in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Springfield rental home is the 210 Albemarle St Model at 210 Albemarle St in the Bay neighborhood starting at $3,600 with a $1.49 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
259 Trafton Rd259 Trafton Rd4BR, 3BA$1.18
210 Albemarle St210 Albemarle St6BR, 2.5BA$1.49
78 Melwood Ave78 Melwood Ave6BR, 3BA$1.27
47 Pleasant St47 Pleasant St3BR, 2BA$1.24
60 Belmont Ave60 Belmont Ave3BR, 1BA$1.34
Unit 1Unit 13BR, 1BA$1.17
Unit 2Unit 23BR, 1BA$1.20
27 Wilcox St27 Wilcox St3BR, 1BA$1.43
64 New Bridge St64 New Bridge St3BR, 1.5BA$1.48
64 New Bridge St64 New Bridge St3BR, 1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Springfield?

There are currently 1053 Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,499. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Springfield ranging from $900 to $4,900.

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 $900 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,342.

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 $1,481 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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