Average Rent in Springfield, MA
12 apartment buildings, 43 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,625/mo
Cheapest
$1,068/mo
Properties
12
Units
43
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Springfield, MA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Springfield, MA Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Northern Heights Apartments
769 Main St, Springfield, MA 01105, USA
VP Management
62 Suffield St, Agawam, MA 01001, USA
Museum Park Apartments
70 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
Baystate Place
414 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104, USA
SilverBrick Lofts
15 Taylor St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
Skyview Downtown
10 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
SilverBrick Square
122 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Heights Apartments 769 Main St, Springfield, MA 01105, USA | $1,068 | $1,289 | $1.68 | 4.3 (8) | 9 |
| 2 | VP Management 62 Suffield St, Agawam, MA 01001, USA | $1,200 | $1,200 | -- | 4.7 (423) | 1 |
| 3 | Museum Park Apartments 70 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA | $1,205 | $1,298 | $2.55 | 4.2 (58) | 3 |
| 4 | Baystate Place 414 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104, USA | $1,255 | $1,405 | $2.83 | 3.5 (31) | 3 |
| 5 | SilverBrick Lofts 15 Taylor St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA | $1,330 | $1,717 | $1.83 | 2.9 (92) | 11 |
| 6 | Skyview Downtown 10 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA | $1,606 | $1,860 | $2.39 | 3.1 (14) | 11 |
| 7 | SilverBrick Square 122 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA | $1,787 | $1,843 | $1.58 | 3.1 (32) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Northern Heights Apartments
4.3 (8)769 Main St, Springfield, MA 01105, USA
VP Management
4.7 (423)62 Suffield St, Agawam, MA 01001, USA
Museum Park Apartments
4.2 (58)70 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
Baystate Place
3.5 (31)414 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104, USA
SilverBrick Lofts
2.9 (92)15 Taylor St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
Skyview Downtown
3.1 (14)10 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
Springfield, MA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Springfield, MA is $1,625 per month, based on 43 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,068 at Northern Heights Apartments to $1,820 at Stockbridge Court Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,421/mo | $1,068/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $1,592/mo | $1,126/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $1,704/mo | $1,200/mo | 19 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Springfield, MA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Springfield, MA averages $1,592/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,704/mo. At the local median household income of $51,339, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Springfield, MA at $1,114/mo. The current tracked market average runs 46% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Springfield, MA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Springfield, MA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,625/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,068/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Springfield, MA is $51,339 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Springfield, MA
Overall prices in Springfield, MA runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Springfield, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,625 |
| Utilities | $338 |
| Groceries | $533 |
| Transportation | $805 |
| Healthcare | $392 |
| Other goods and services | $628 |
| Estimated total | $4,321/mo |
Population
154,751
Median household income
$51,339
Census median rent
$1,114/mo
Rent as % of income
34.8%
Median age
33.7
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Massachusetts
How Springfield, MA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Springfield, MA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $4,643 | +186% | 25 |
| Lynn, MA | $3,105 | +91% | 15 |
| Lawrence, MA | $2,935 | +81% | 11 |
| Quincy, MA | $2,805 | +73% | 8 |
| Lowell, MA | $1,578 | -3% | 8 |
| Worcester, MA | $2,363 | +45% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Springfield, MA?
The average rent in Springfield, MA is $1,625 per month, based on 43 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Springfield, MA?
The lowest available rent in Springfield, MA starts at $1,068 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield, MA?
1-bedroom apartments in Springfield, MA average $1,592/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,126/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield, MA?
2-bedroom apartments in Springfield, MA average $1,704/mo. Units start from $1,200/mo across 19 units currently listed.
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