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242 Fort Pleasant Ave #2L, Springfield, MA 01108, USA|Forest Park
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| 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L | 2 bed | 1 bath | $1,800 /mo | Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom apartment in the desirable Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield. This bright and spacious unit features a modern kitchen, updated bathroom, hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring, generous closet space, and a functional layout designed for comfortable living. Heat and cooking gas is included in the rent. Residents also enjoy coin-operated laundry in the building, first-come, first-served off-street parking, and convenient access to parks, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and major highways. Requirements: All applicants 18 years or older must complete a credit, background, criminal, and eviction screening. Household income should be at least 3× the monthly rent. |
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Amenities for 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L
Apartment Amenities
| Gas | Hardwood Floor |
| Water |
Appliances
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom apartment in the desirable Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield. This bright and spacious unit features a modern kitchen, updated bathroom, hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring, generous closet space, and a functional layout designed for comfortable living. Heat and cooking gas is included in the rent. Residents also enjoy coin-operated laundry in the building, first-come, first-served off-street parking, and convenient access to parks, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and major highways. Requirements: All applicants 18 years or older must complete a credit, background, criminal, and eviction screening. Household income should be at least 3× the monthly rent.
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Rent trends in Forest Park
2-bedroom apartments at 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Forest Park.
Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Forest Park
Springfield
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,310 |
| 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 | $1,304 |
| July 2026 | $1,300 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,237 |
| July 2026 | $1,250 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L
Sumner Avenue Elementary School
45 sumner ave
springfield, MA, 1108
PK, K-5Public
C
Early Childhood Education Center
15 catherine st
springfield, MA, 1109
PKPublic
Springfield International Academy at Johnson
55 catherine st
springfield, MA, 1109
3-5Public
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
34 nye st
springfield, MA, 1104
1-5Public
C
Margaret C. Ells School
319 cortland st
springfield, MA, 1109
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Forest Park | Springfield, MA
Getting around Springfield near 242 Fort Pleasant Ave #2L
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
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 242 Fort Pleasant Ave #2L, Springfield
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 242 Fort Pleasant Ave #2L
Tejada Gonzalez Market
21 Locust St
Food Zone International Supermarket
355 Belmont Ave
A C Produce Co
489 Main St
Interstate Mart
475 Sumner Ave
Fine Fresh Market
590 Main St
Family Dollar
292 Belmont Ave
Fajas Edge & Boutique
312 Belmont Ave
Belmont Laundry & Custom Dry Cleaners
333 Belmont Ave
Boutique of Praise
157 Leyfred Ter
Family Dollar
575 Main St
Dunkin'
568 Belmont Ave
Dunkin'
570 Sumner Ave
Dunkin'
805 Main St
Starbucks
1089 E Columbus Ave
Dunkin'
1211 E Columbus Ave
Ambrosia Lounge
143 Main St
Trespass
1251 River Rd
Riverboat
11 S End Bridge Cir
Borichino
497 Belmont Ave
Plan b Springfield
1000 W Columbus Ave
Maria Cake's
72 Locust St
Benson's Bagels
598 Sumner Ave
Golden Garden Gourmet Co
494 Central St
La Fiorentina Pastry Shop-Springfield
883 Main St
Zonin's Meats Inc
883 Main St
Garfield Triangle
Pynchon Point
Forest Park
Emerson Wight Park
Stebbins Park
Ambrosia Lounge
143 Main St
Crunchy Fried Chicken & Pizza
30 Fort Pleasant Ave
Dynasty
5 Locust St
McDonald's
360 Main St
Hispaniola Express
432 Belmont Ave
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Sumner / Beechwood
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