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Highlights

  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Off-street parking
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Vibrant neighborhood
  • Gleaming hardwood floors
  • Soft carpeting

Location

Holyoke, MA 01040, USA
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Management

1-3 Beacon Street, LLC

Leasing office

(413) 533-5100

Property Overview

76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street is a competitively priced, highly rated rental option (overall 8.4/10, price 10/10) offering strong value for money in a vibrant neighborhood. Residents benefit from convenient access to well-rated nearby schools, pet friendliness supported by nearby pet hospitals, and practical comforts like off-street parking and on-site laundry, along with a cozy interior featuring gleaming hardwood floors and soft carpeting.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street 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

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,345 /mo1 unit availableThis is a beautiful 2-bedroom apartment located on the 4th floor. The tenant is responsible for paying for electricity and heat, while the owner covers the cost of hot water. The apartment comes with a stove and refrigerator. Ample parking is available, and the first car is free. If you need additional parking spaces, you can get them for an extra $25 per month. Cats are allowed, but you need to sign a pet agreement, and they must be spayed or neutered. The lease ends on April 30th every year and renews annually after that. If you're interested in seeing the apartment, you need to complete an application and qualify. To qualify, you need to have 2 years of rental history, sufficient income from a permanent source, and pass a background and credit check. You can complete the application online by visiting our website, VirgilioPM com Showings will be conducted by appointment only after you have completed the application and been qualified.

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Amenities for 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street

Apartment Amenities

Hot Water

Building

Cats OK
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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

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street

HomeApartments in Holyoke 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street

This is a beautiful 2-bedroom apartment located on the 4th floor. The tenant is responsible for paying for electricity and heat, while the owner covers the cost of hot water. The apartment comes with a stove and refrigerator. Ample parking is available, and the first car is free. If you need additional parking spaces, you can get them for an extra $25 per month. Cats are allowed, but you need to sign a pet agreement, and they must be spayed or neutered. The lease ends on April 30th every year and renews annually after that. If you're interested in seeing the apartment, you need to complete an application and qualify. To qualify, you need to have 2 years of rental history, sufficient income from a permanent source, and pass a background and credit check. You can complete the application online by visiting our website, VirgilioPM com Showings will be conducted by appointment only after you have completed the application and been qualified.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street 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 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street
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.
76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street 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 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street 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.

76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

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 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
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Rent trends in Holyoke

2-bedroom apartments at 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Holyoke.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Holyoke
A table of studio rental data trends in Holyoke
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,184
May 2025$1,174
October 2025$1,162
November 2025$1,162
December 2025$1,195
January 2026$1,253
February 2026$1,284
March 2026$1,300
April 2026$1,362

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$53,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,345.
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Schools near 76 - 253-257 Essex Street and 60-64 Locust Street

Joseph Metcalf School

2019 northampton st

holyoke, MA, 1040

PK, K-8Public
C-

Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School

75 kane rd

holyoke, MA, 1040

PK, K-8Public
C-

William E. Norris School

34 pomeroy meadow rd

southampton, MA, 1073

PK, K-6Public
B-

Springfield International Academy at Johnson

55 catherine st

springfield, MA, 1109

3-5Public

Early Childhood Education Center

15 catherine st

springfield, MA, 1109

PKPublic
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Getting around MA 01040 near Holyoke

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

4/10
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 Holyoke, MA 01040

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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