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Highlights

  • Ample closets
  • Off street parking
  • Spacious layout
  • Modern comfort and style
  • Coin-operated laundry

Location

242 Fort Pleasant Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts 01108, United States|Forest Park
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Management

Mekal Management

Leasing office

(413) 486-5178

Property Overview

242 Fort Pleasant Ave is highly rated with an expert score of 8.3, reflecting its strong value and competitive pricing. It features notable amenities such as abundant closet space, off-street parking, and modern comfort, making it appealing for those seeking a vibrant social life. Additionally, its prime location provides easy access to a multitude of restaurants and nearby schools, enhancing the overall living experience.

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 Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 242 Fort Pleasant Ave 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
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,650 /mo1 unit availableThis beautiful two-bedroom offers modern comfort and convenience. Heat and gas for the cooking stove are included in the rent, making budgeting easier each month. Inside, you’ll find a spacious layout with generous closet space throughout for all your storage needs. Additional features include first-come, first-serve off-street parking and coin-operated laundry in the basement. The property is ideally located near major highways, dining, and local amenities, ensuring everything you need is just minutes away. Don’t miss out — schedule your showing today! ** All applicants over the age of 18 years old must pass a criminal, credit, background and eviction history check. Good credit. The income of the household must be 3x the monthly rent. All applications collected through Zillow **

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Amenities for 242 Fort Pleasant Ave

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatGas
Heating

Appliances

Gas RangeMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Coin Operated LaundryOnsite Laundry
Water/Sewer

Services

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

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About 242 Fort Pleasant Ave

HomeApartments in SpringfieldForest Park 242 Fort Pleasant Ave

This beautiful two-bedroom offers modern comfort and convenience. Heat and gas for the cooking stove are included in the rent, making budgeting easier each month. Inside, you’ll find a spacious layout with generous closet space throughout for all your storage needs. Additional features include first-come, first-serve off-street parking and coin-operated laundry in the basement. The property is ideally located near major highways, dining, and local amenities, ensuring everything you need is just minutes away. Don’t miss out — schedule your showing today! ** All applicants over the age of 18 years old must pass a criminal, credit, background and eviction history check. Good credit. The income of the household must be 3x the monthly rent. All applications collected through Zillow **


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 Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 242 Fort Pleasant Ave 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 Ave
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 Ave 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 Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including coin operated laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 242 Fort Pleasant Ave 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 Ave 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 Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
242 Fort Pleasant Ave provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

242 Fort Pleasant Ave is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 59 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 122 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 Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Forest Park

2-bedroom apartments at 242 Fort Pleasant Ave cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Forest Park.

Median rents as of Jan 3 2026.
Forest Park
Springfield
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Springfield
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,312
March 2024$1,311
April 2024$1,309
May 2024$1,378
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$1,300
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Forest Park
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,223
March 2024$1,167
April 2024$1,054
May 2024$1,295
June 2024$1,290
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$1,100

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$66,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,650.
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Schools near 242 Fort Pleasant Ave

Sumner Avenue Elementary School

45 sumner ave

springfield, MA, 1108

PK, K-5Public
C

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 Avenue

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 Avenue, 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

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