
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro Center Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $610 (52 Rentals)
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132 Mill St, Unit 1

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58 Edwards St, Unit 102

Worthy III LLC

Cumberland Homes

SilverBrick Square

Baystate Place

27 Loring St

SilverBrick Lofts

New Colony Court
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213 Worthington St

236 Locust St, Unit 2R

50 Acushnet Ave

48-50-50 Acushnet Ave

76 Maple St

23 Federal St

685 State St

179 Westminster St

35 Willow St
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47 Algonquin Pl

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47 Algonquin Plz, Unit 47

45 Willow St, Unit 35-209

38 Greenacre Square

45 Willow St, Unit 45-209

45 Willow St, Unit 424

45 Willow St, Unit 218

45 Willow St, Unit 305

7 Ledyard St

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ThirtyOne Elm
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27 Wilcox St, Unit 1L

127 Spring St

84-88 Byers St

659-663 State St

304-306 Union St

915-919 Worthington St

Armoury Commons

Mill Street Realty

The Maples Apartments

Worthy Building
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Museum Park Senior 55+

Northern Heights

Worthington Commons

Merrick Park Apartments (Maple St)

Park Street Lofts

2718 Main Street

140 Chestnut St

528-532 Union St

529 Union

903 Main St
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Metro Center, Springfield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metro Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Center Studio Apartments | $1,108 | $900 | $1,316 |
| Metro Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $900 | $2,160 |
| Metro Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,350 | $2,650 |
| Metro Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,750 | $2,350 |
| Metro Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $2,400 | $2,525 |
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Cheapest Available Metro Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metro Center 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 Metro Center 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 |
| Baystate Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,344 |
| Skyview Downtown | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 2718 Main Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 529 Union | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Stockbridge Court | A1Ak - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| SilverBrick Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, MA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro Center 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 Metro Center apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at 529 Union starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Ridgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metro Center 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 |
| 529 Union | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 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 | $2.18 |
| 58 Edwards St, Unit 102 | 58 Edwards St | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Museum Park Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 132 Mill St, Unit 1 | 132 Mill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Skyview Downtown | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Baystate Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metro Center Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metro Center?
The cheapest apartment in Metro Center is Museum Park Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Metro Center costs $1,742.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Metro Center?
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 8 regular apartments in Metro Center 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 Metro Center?
Cheap apartments in Metro Center have an average cost of $312 which is $1,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metro Center.
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