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Highlights

  • 24/7 emergency maintenance
  • Off-street parking
  • Professional staff
  • Coin-operated laundry

Location

284 Oakland St, Springfield, MA 01108, USA|Forest Park
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Management

Pioneer Valley Property Group

Leasing office

(413) 285-2988

Property Overview

284 Oakland Street Apartments is rated highly overall, with strong marks for value, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It offers off-street parking, 24/7 emergency maintenance, professional staff, and coin-operated laundry, plus convenient access to public transit, walkable surroundings, parks, restaurants, and mixed-use spaces.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 284 Oakland Street Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 284 Oakland Street Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,200 /mo1 unit availableFirst Floor One Bedroom Apartment - Heat and Hot Water Included The building offers off-street parking and coin-operated laundry located in the basement for your convenience. The unit also includes off-street parking and is conveniently located on the bus route, close to markets, restaurants, hospital, places of worship, and more. Tenant to provide their own refrigerator. Requirements: • Income: 2.5x the rent or qualifying housing assistance • Credit score: Minimum 600 • Housing history: No evictions, non-payment cases, or for-cause cases • Clean criminal record Move In Cost: Security Deposit: $500.00, First Month: $1,200.00 & Last Month: $1,200.00 Why Rent With Us? We make renting simple and stress-free with: • Easy-to-use online portal (pay rent, access your lease, submit maintenance requests, view your ledger, and more) • 24/7 emergency maintenance • Friendly, professional staff ready to assist you

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Amenities for 284 Oakland Street Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Heat and Hot Water

Appliances

OvenRange
Stove/Oven

Building

Coin Operated Laundry in BuildingOnsite Laundry
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

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About 284 Oakland Street Apartments

HomeApartments in SpringfieldForest Park 284 Oakland Street Apartments

First Floor One Bedroom Apartment - Heat and Hot Water Included The building offers off-street parking and coin-operated laundry located in the basement for your convenience. The unit also includes off-street parking and is conveniently located on the bus route, close to markets, restaurants, hospital, places of worship, and more. Tenant to provide their own refrigerator. Requirements: • Income: 2.5x the rent or qualifying housing assistance • Credit score: Minimum 600 • Housing history: No evictions, non-payment cases, or for-cause cases • Clean criminal record Move In Cost: Security Deposit: $500.00, First Month: $1,200.00 & Last Month: $1,200.00 Why Rent With Us? We make renting simple and stress-free with: • Easy-to-use online portal (pay rent, access your lease, submit maintenance requests, view your ledger, and more) • 24/7 emergency maintenance • Friendly, professional staff ready to assist you


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 284 Oakland Street Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 284 Oakland Street Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 284 Oakland Street Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
284 Oakland Street Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
284 Oakland Street Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including coin operated laundry in building. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 284 Oakland Street Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
284 Oakland Street Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 284 Oakland Street Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

284 Oakland Street Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 80 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 154 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 5 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 284 Oakland Street Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Forest Park

1-bedroom apartments at 284 Oakland Street Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Forest Park
Springfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Springfield
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,295
July 2024$1,290
August 2024$1,349
September 2024$1,378
October 2024$1,334
November 2024$1,275
December 2024$1,237
January 2025$1,268
February 2025$1,309
March 2025$1,240
April 2025$1,300
May 2025$1,340
June 2025$1,303
July 2025$1,302
August 2025$1,296
September 2025$1,275
October 2025$1,282
November 2025$1,302
December 2025$1,303
January 2026$1,283
February 2026$1,282
March 2026$1,297
April 2026$1,300
May 2026$1,270
June 2026$1,297
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Forest Park
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,270
July 2024$1,245
August 2024$1,245
December 2024$1,100
January 2025$1,112
February 2025$1,050
March 2025$1,072
April 2025$1,215
May 2025$1,247
June 2025$1,247
July 2025$1,232
August 2025$1,203
September 2025$1,230
October 2025$1,250
November 2025$1,195
December 2025$1,243
January 2026$1,228
February 2026$1,251
March 2026$1,269
April 2026$1,256
May 2026$1,200
June 2026$1,200

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 284 Oakland Street Apartments

Early Childhood Education Center

15 catherine st

springfield, MA, 1109

PKPublic

Springfield International Academy at Johnson

55 catherine st

springfield, MA, 1109

3-5Public

Margaret C. Ells School

319 cortland st

springfield, MA, 1109

PKPublic

Springfield Public Day Elementary School

34 nye st

springfield, MA, 1104

1-5Public
C

The Springfield Virtual School

111 seymour ave

springfield, MA, 1109

1-12Public
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Neighborhood

Forest Park | Springfield, MA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Springfield near 284 Oakland St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 284 Oakland St, Springfield

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 284 Oakland St

Food Zone International Supermarket
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La Mejor Bodega
344 Orange St
Interstate Mart
475 Sumner Ave
Seafood Market
260 Hancock St
Pine St Market
194 Pine St

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