Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro Center Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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property at 23 Federal St

$1,239

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$1,239

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$1,239

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23 Federal St

SpringfieldMA01105

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property at 44 Dale St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Dale St

SpringfieldMA01105
property at 76 Maple St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Maple St

SpringfieldMA01105
property at 38 Greenacre Square

$1,700 - $2,400

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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38 Greenacre Square

SpringfieldMA01105
property at 11-31-31 Park St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11-31-31 Park St

SpringfieldMA01103

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127 Spring St
Studio to 3 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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659-663 State St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

659-663 State St

659-663 State StSpringfield, MA 01109
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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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Mill Street Realty
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Street Realty

132-134 Mill StSpringfield, MA 01108
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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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Worthy Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Worthy Building

193 Worthington StSpringfield, MA 01103
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Northern Heights
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Heights

759-769 Main StSpringfield, MA 01105
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Worthington Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Worthington Commons

900 Worthington StSpringfield, MA 01105
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Park Street Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Street Lofts

15 Park StSpringfield, MA 01103
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Museum Park Senior 55+
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Museum Park Senior 55+

70 Chestnut StSpringfield, MA 01103
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property at 140 Chestnut St

$1,550 - $1,650

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$1,650

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140 Chestnut St

SpringfieldMA01103
property at 87 Quincy St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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87 Quincy St

SpringfieldMA01109

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property at 240 Locust St

$1,734

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$1,734

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$1,734

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240 Locust St, Unit 4L

240 Locust St
SpringfieldMA01108

Metro Center, Springfield, MA Local Guide

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 Worthy III LLC priced from $1,250. Museum Park Senior 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,344. Here are the most affordable Metro Center apartments for rent in Springfield, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Worthy III LLC1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,344
SilverBrick Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,345
Skyview Downtown1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
SilverBrick Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,735
Stockbridge CourtA1Ak - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Center, MA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metro Center area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at SilverBrick Square in the in the Ridgewood neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Metro Center apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at SilverBrick Lofts starting at $1,345 with a $1.59 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SilverBrick Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
SilverBrick Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.59
Stockbridge CourtA1A-R1BR,1BA$3.19
Museum Park Senior 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Skyview Downtown1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.18

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Massachusetts and customized analysis for Springfield, Massachusetts. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Worthy III LLC which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Metro Center costs $2,350.

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 9 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 $330 which is $2,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metro Center.

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