Springfield

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Springfield, MA

Area Guide

A dynamic city in the heart of western Massachusetts

Vibrant Culture Diverse Historic Active River College Town

Situated on the banks of the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, Springfield is a historic city brimming with culture and natural beauty. Springfield honors the past with its many museums, sites, and well-preserved buildings. The Springfield Armory National Historic Site is one of the city’s top attractions, providing deep historic knowledge of military innovation.

Springfield is the birthplace of basketball, and touts extensive displays documenting the history of the sport in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Springfield’s renowned Quadrangle is a campus of five museums surrounding the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden. Located in the Knowledge Corridor, Springfield encourages curiosity and sits within close proximity to 25 colleges.

Downtown Springfield is known for its vibrant nightlife, galleries, theater, restaurants, and awe-inspiring architecture. Historic homes and long-standing apartment buildings make for a diverse offering of rentals in this alluring city. Nineteen parks provide plenty of options for outdoor recreation in town, including the sprawling Forest Park. Convenience to Interstates 90, 91, and 291 makes getting around from Springfield easy.

Explore the City

Residents enjoy a sunny day in Forest Park

The entrance to Blunt Park

A view of Springfield at dusk

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Springfield, MA is $946 for a studio, $1,271 for one bedroom, $1,527 for two bedrooms, and $1,501 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Springfield has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,271/month
602 Sq Ft
House
$2,290/month
1,143 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,710/month
927 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Springfield, MA

Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

61

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Alfred G Zanetti

Public

Grades PK-8

434 Students

German Gerena Community School

Public

Grades PK-5

589 Students

Boland School

Public

Grades PK-5

551 Students

Sumner Avenue

Public

Grades PK-5

460 Students

White Street

Public

Grades PK-5

417 Students

Alfred G Zanetti

Public

Grades PK-8

434 Students

John J Duggan Middle

Public

Grades 6-12

815 Students

John F Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

390 Students

Van Sickle Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

256 Students

John J Duggan Middle

Public

Grades 6-12

815 Students

Putnam Vocational Technical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,360 Students

Springfield Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,095 Students

The Springfield Renaissance School

Public

Grades 6-12

631 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Springfield Armory National Historic Site
  • Springfield Science Museum
  • Lake Lorraine State Park
  • Robinson State Park
  • Lupa Zoo

Airports

  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.