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West Springfield, MA Area Guide

Suburban convenience paired with countryside tranquility

Suburban Scenic Riverside Affordable Active Commuter

West Springfield is a scenic suburb located on the western side of the Connecticut River, across from the city of Springfield. Commonly known as “West Side” among locals, West Springfield functions as an extension of its larger neighbor in many ways. The two cities share numerous cultural resources, and West Springfield serves as a home base for many commuters who cross the river for work.

Picturesque residential neighborhoods comprise the bulk of the city, lending a peaceful atmosphere to West Springfield overall. Riverdale Shops, a thriving shopping district along the Connecticut River just off of I-91, provides residents with a host of modern delights right in town. The surrounding countryside is rich with forests, brooks, hills, and rock formations that offer endless opportunities for outdoor exploration. West Springfield is also adjacent to area destinations such as Robinson State Park, Six Flags New England, and Holyoke Mall.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in West Springfield, MA is $1,039 for a studio, $1,119 for one bedroom, $1,537 for two bedrooms, and $1,968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Springfield has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,119/month
620 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Springfield, MA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

57 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

47 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

West Springfield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

West Springfield High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Robinson State Park
  • Springfield Science Museum
  • Springfield Armory National Historic Site
  • Hampton Ponds State Park
  • Holyoke Heritage State Park

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 February 2026.