Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Springfield, MA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Springfield rent stands today

    Springfield, MA rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $50 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent is at the peak level last reached this month.

  • Springfield sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 131 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Springfield rent for $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,327/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,500/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Springfield

$1,800/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Springfield is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Springfield

131

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Springfield rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Springfield, MA

Average rent prices in Springfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Springfield, MA

Rent prices in Springfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

13%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,327

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,650

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,950

8%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,327

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Springfield, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Springfield, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Springfield and Agawam by all bedroom counts and property types.

Springfield

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, MA is equal to the median rent in Agawam, MA.

Discover rentals in Springfield, MA

37 Marble St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South End apartment for rent in Springfield

3BR/1.0BA

37 Marble St, Springfield, MA 01105

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
54 Cumberland Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

54 Cumberland Street

54 Cumberland St, Springfield, MA 01107

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
27 Loring St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

27 Loring St

27 Loring St, Springfield, MA 01105

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
228-230 Eastern Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

228-230 Eastern Ave

Eastern Ave, Springfield, MA 01109

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Springfield, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Springfield rental market.

How much is rent in Springfield?

The average rent in Springfield is $1,800 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Springfield?

Average rent prices in Springfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Springfield is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Springfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield are South End ($1,597/mo), Indian Orchard ($1,600/mo), and Bay ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Springfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Springfield, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Springfield?

May offers the lowest rents in Springfield with an 8.4% difference compared to December, which sees the highest prices. March and April are the most competitive months with higher demand, while December has the least competition.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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