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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Off street parking
  • On site laundry room
  • Spacious and clean
  • Heat and hot water

Location

290 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA 01108, USA|Forest Park
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Management

Sears Property Management, Inc.

Leasing office

(413) 785-1697

Property Overview

Parkview presents a strong overall profile, receiving a Zumper expert rating of 8.6, showcasing its appeal to potential renters. The property excels with top marks for pricing, amenities, and location, aligning with its competitive value proposition. Notable features such as hardwood floors, off-street parking, and an on-site laundry room further enhance the living experience, while the close proximity to a highly-rated middle school and a robust visual representation in 10 photographs add to its attractiveness.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Parkview is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Parkview 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

5RM/2BRM 290-4,6,82 bed1 bath925 sqft$1,500 /mo1 unit availableOur Parkview Apartments are located in the heart of the Forest Park Historic District and across the street from Forest Park. The rent includes heat and hot water. The Apartments have hardwood floors and are very spacious and clean with on site laundry room and off street parking. LEASE TERMS: 12 month Lease. Requirements: a monthly Income of 3 times the monthly rent, one year employment history and one year satisfactory rental history. A credit report will be obtained. Non-smoking property.

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Amenities for Parkview

Apartment Amenities

Heat and Hot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingStove and Refrigerator
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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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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

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About Parkview

HomeApartments in SpringfieldForest Park Parkview

Our Parkview Apartments are located in the heart of the Forest Park Historic District and across the street from Forest Park. The rent includes heat and hot water. The Apartments have hardwood floors and are very spacious and clean with on site laundry room and off street parking. LEASE TERMS: 12 month Lease. Requirements: a monthly Income of 3 times the monthly rent, one year employment history and one year satisfactory rental history. A credit report will be obtained. Non-smoking property.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Parkview is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Parkview 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 Parkview
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.
Parkview 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·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.
Parkview goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Parkview 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.
Parkview 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 Parkview 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.

Parkview is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 69 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 Parkview compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 395 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in Forest Park

2-bedroom apartments at Parkview cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Forest Park.

Median rents as of Jan 31 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$1,283
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$1,228

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$60,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,500.
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Schools near Parkview

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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Getting around Springfield near 290 Sumner Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 290 Sumner Ave, Springfield

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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