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Highlights
- Laundry hookups
- Easy highway access
- High ceilings
Location
238 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105, USA|Metro Center
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Property Overview
238-240 Union St offers strong overall value, with an expert rating of 8.3/10 and especially high scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Renters benefit from convenient features like laundry hookups, easy highway access, and high ceilings, along with excellent walkability to restaurants, event hubs, parks, gyms, and coworking-friendly cafés. The area supports sustainability and wellness through nearby green spaces, on-site recycling or composting options, fitness resources, and good access to public transit.
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.
Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Social life
Work-from-home
Eco living
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 1,200 sqft | $1,775 /mo | 1 unit available | This unique and newly renovated first floor 2 bedroom and 1.5 bathroom apartment is something you don't want to miss! It's situated right in the center of Springfield just 0.3 miles from Main Street where you'll find MGM Casino, CVS Pharmacy, Restaurants, Easy high way access to I-91 and so much more. You're so close that you could even walk! This unit has a layout that offers two floors of living space. The living/dining rooms, kitchen and a half bathroom are on the first floor and the two bedrooms with a full bathroom and laundry hookups are on the lower level. With tall windows and high ceilings you get a great amount of natural sunlight throughout. Additionally, Hot Water is INCLUDED in the rent! This unit won't last long. Contact Mekal Management today for more information! |
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Amenities for 238-240 Union St
Apartment Amenities
| Hot Water |
Appliances
| Electric Stove | Range |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Water/Sewer |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 5 |
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About 238-240 Union St
This unique and newly renovated first floor 2 bedroom and 1.5 bathroom apartment is something you don't want to miss! It's situated right in the center of Springfield just 0.3 miles from Main Street where you'll find MGM Casino, CVS Pharmacy, Restaurants, Easy high way access to I-91 and so much more. You're so close that you could even walk! This unit has a layout that offers two floors of living space. The living/dining rooms, kitchen and a half bathroom are on the first floor and the two bedrooms with a full bathroom and laundry hookups are on the lower level. With tall windows and high ceilings you get a great amount of natural sunlight throughout. Additionally, Hot Water is INCLUDED in the rent! This unit won't last long. Contact Mekal Management today for more information!
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.
8.3
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 238-240 Union St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 238-240 Union St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·9A 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.
238-240 Union St stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
238-240 Union St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 238-240 Union St 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.
238-240 Union St 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 238-240 Union St 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.
238-240 Union St is great for:
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 238-240 Union St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 400 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in Metro Center
2-bedroom apartments at 238-240 Union St cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Metro Center.
Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Metro Center
Springfield
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,348 |
| 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 | $1,283 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,529 |
| July 2024 | $1,524 |
| August 2024 | $1,493 |
| September 2024 | $1,496 |
| October 2024 | $1,399 |
| November 2024 | $1,459 |
| December 2024 | $1,590 |
| January 2025 | $1,397 |
| February 2025 | $1,442 |
| March 2025 | $1,563 |
| April 2025 | $1,505 |
| May 2025 | $1,559 |
| June 2025 | $1,649 |
| July 2025 | $1,763 |
| August 2025 | $1,631 |
| September 2025 | $1,602 |
| October 2025 | $1,626 |
| November 2025 | $1,678 |
| December 2025 | $1,698 |
| January 2026 | $1,478 |
| February 2026 | $1,512 |
| March 2026 | $1,473 |
| April 2026 | $1,593 |
| May 2026 | $1,682 |
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Can I afford to live at 238 Union St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,775.
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Schools near 238-240 Union St
Milton Bradley School
22 mulberry st
springfield, MA, 1105
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
Metro Center | Springfield, MA
Getting around Springfield near 238 Union St
Walking
8/10
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
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 238 Union St, Springfield
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
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 10-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 238 Union St
Zonin's Market
883 Main St
Pine St Market
194 Pine St
Plaza Supermarket
121 Spring St
Fine Fresh Market
590 Main St
A C Produce Co
489 Main St
Charlene's Boutique
114 State St
Tony's Tailoring
1365 Main St
How U Want It
471 State St
Family Dollar
575 Main St
Motivated Fashion
181 Chestnut St
Juguitos Healthy Grab & Go
133 State St
Dunkin'
805 Main St
The Roasted Bean
1 MGM Way
Dunkin'
1211 E Columbus Ave
Starbucks
1089 E Columbus Ave
Costa at MGM Springfield
1 MGM Way
Betmgm
1 MGM Way
Lobby Bar
1 MGM Way
TAP Sports Bar
1 MGM Way
Commonwealth Bar and Lounge
1 MGM Way
Juguitos Healthy Grab & Go
133 State St
La Fiorentina Pastry Shop-Springfield
883 Main St
Zonin's Meats Inc
883 Main St
Frigo Gourmet Foods
90 William St
Mi Antojito Bakery
126 Walnut St
Merrill's Superrette
62 High St
Cana Y Cafe Restaurant
141 State St
Montenia's
137 State St
Red's Grill
1101 Main St
Pizza Inn
1107N Main St
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