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Highlights

  • Modern kitchen
  • Off-street parking
  • Generous closet space
  • Cooking gas
  • Updated bathroom
  • Hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring

Location

242 Fort Pleasant Ave #2L, Springfield, MA 01108, USA|Forest Park
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Management

Raj Kishan CPA

Leasing office

(844) 278-1817 ext. 5616

Property Overview

242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L earns a strong overall rating with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting a well-rounded option with solid value and convenience. Notable features include a modern kitchen, updated bathroom, off-street parking, generous closet space, cooking gas, and hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring, while the photos and nearby top-rated elementary school add to its appeal.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L 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
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L2 bed1 bath$1,800 /moWelcome 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 age 18 or older must complete credit, background, criminal-history, and rental-history screening. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient verifiable income or lawful resources to pay their portion of the rent. As a general guideline, household income should equal at least three times the applicant-paid portion of the monthly rent. All lawful sources of income and rental assistance are considered.

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Amenities for 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L

Apartment Amenities

GasHardwood Floor
Water

Appliances

Refrigerator

Building

Laundry SharedOnsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

Lease terms12+ months

About 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L

HomeApartments in SpringfieldForest Park 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 age 18 or older must complete credit, background, criminal-history, and rental-history screening. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient verifiable income or lawful resources to pay their portion of the rent. As a general guideline, household income should equal at least three times the applicant-paid portion of the monthly rent. All lawful sources of income and rental assistance are considered.


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 Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L 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 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L
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.
242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L 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.
242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including gas. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L 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.
242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L 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 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L 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.

242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L is great for:

Social life

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

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 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

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Rent trends in Forest Park

2-bedroom apartments at 242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Unit 2L cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Forest Park.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Forest Park
Springfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Springfield
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,323
August 2026$1,356
September 2026$1,390
October 2026$1,364
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Forest Park
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,275
August 2026$1,315
September 2026$1,357
October 2026$1,363

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 242 Fort Pleasant Ave #2L?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$72,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,800.
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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

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

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

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some 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 15-minute walk

Nightlife

6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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