
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $600 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South End area of Springfield.


40 Churchill St

60 Fort Pleasant Ave

Pleasant Park Apartments

Worthy III LLC

SilverBrick Lofts
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66-68-68 Fort Pleasant Ave

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101 Mulberry St, Unit 101 Mulberry St

New Colony Court

30 Sachem St, Unit Apt 2R

127 Spring St
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84-88 Byers St

Ridgewood

Armoury Commons

Mill Street Realty

The Maples Apartments

Worthy Building
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Museum Park Senior 55+

Northern Heights

186 Belmont Apartments

Merrick Park Apartments (Maple St)

48-50 Fort Pleasant Ave

Park Street Lofts
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101 Mulberry St
South End, Springfield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South End?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Studio Apartments | $1,304 | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $800 | $2,150 |
| South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,550 | $2,655 |
| South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,625 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South End Neighborhood of Springfield, MA.
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Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End 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 South End 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 |
| Pleasant Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Summer | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| SilverBrick Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, MA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End 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 South End apartment is the B4 Model at ThirtyOne Elm starting at $2,655 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Ridgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End 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 |
| ThirtyOne Elm | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| SilverBrick Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Museum Park Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Stockbridge Court | A1A-R | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Summer | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Skyview Downtown | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Pleasant Park Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End?
The cheapest apartment in South End is Museum Park Senior 55+ which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in South End costs $2,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End?
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 South End 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 South End?
Cheap apartments in South End have an average cost of $372 which is $1,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End.
Expert Rental Resources
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