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Rental Market Trends in Springfield, MA

What is the average rent in Springfield, MA?

$1,274/month

Average Rent

603 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Springfield, MA is $1,274 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Springfield more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Springfield, you can expect to pay about $962 per month for a studio, $1,274 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,691 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,750 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$962/month
499 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,274/month
603 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,691/month
787 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,750/month
896 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,598/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,192/month
1,862 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,780/month
734 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,150/month
1,241 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Springfield, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $30 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Springfield, MA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Springfield, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Springfield, Lower Maple Historic District and South End Hampden are the most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Springfield
$1,669/month
730 Sq Ft
Lower Maple Historic District
$1,807/month
714 Sq Ft
South End Hampden
$1,818/month
736 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

Based on current rent prices, South End Hampden, Lower Maple Historic District and Downtown Springfield are the most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South End Hampden
$1,818/month
736 Sq Ft
Lower Maple Historic District
$1,807/month
714 Sq Ft
Downtown Springfield
$1,669/month
730 Sq Ft

Which Springfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Springfield with the most apartments available are Downtown Springfield, Lower Maple Historic District and South End Hampden .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Springfield
$1,669/month
730 Sq Ft
Lower Maple Historic District
$1,807/month
714 Sq Ft
South End Hampden
$1,818/month
736 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Springfield, MA?

Because the average rent in Springfield is $1,274, you’ll want to make about $4,246 per month or $50,952 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Springfield

Springfield, MA

South End Hampden

Springfield, MA

Studio
$1,010/month
$1,195/month
One Bedroom
$1,428/month
$1,183/month
Two Bedroom
$1,810/month
$1,393/month
Three Bedroom
$1,551/month
$1,735/month
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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