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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Springfield, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Springfield rent stands today
Springfield, MA rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $107 more per month on average than last year, and rents are at the peak level seen in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Springfield sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 111 total rentals available, positioning it as a moderately priced market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Springfield rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,367/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,625/month. Apartments make up 78.5% of rentals and rent around $1,750/month, while houses rent for $2,350/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Forest Park rents fell 66.1% year over year to $1,607/month across 18 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 6.0% rent increase, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Springfield
$1,800/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Springfield is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Springfield
111
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Springfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Springfield, MA
Average rent prices in Springfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $1,394 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 |  19% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,367 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,625 | 2% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Boston Road | $2,250 | |
East Forest Park | $1,607 | |
Forest Park | $1,750 | |
Indian Orchard | $1,750 | |
Liberty Heights | $1,675 | |
Mcknight | $1,700 | |
Memorial Square | $1,950 | |
Metro Center | $1,607 | |
Old Hill | $1,800 | |
South End | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,049 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,367
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
Forest Park
Average rent
$1,750
Metro Center
Average rent
$1,607
Liberty Heights
Average rent
$1,675
Indian Orchard
Average rent
$1,750
South End
Average rent
$1,750
Old Hill
Average rent
$1,800
East Forest Park
Average rent
$1,607
Memorial Square
Average rent
$1,950
Mcknight
Average rent
$1,700
Boston Road
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
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
5%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, MA is 9% higher than the median rent in Agawam, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
17%$1,675
10%$2,200
32%$1,975
2%$1,595
$2,550
2%$1,750
22%$2,450
3%$1,625
3%$1,685
10%$2,300
2%$2,400
33%Discover rentals in Springfield, MA
5d+ ago
27 Loring St, Springfield, MA 01105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
216 Pearl St, Springfield, MA 01105
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Forest Park apartment for rent in Springfield
150 White St #3R, Springfield, MA 01108
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Brightwood apartment for rent in Springfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
Forest Park house for rent in Springfield
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,875
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Forest Park condo for rent in Springfield
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
45 Willow St, Springfield, MA 01103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245–$2,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
15 Taylor St, Springfield, MA 01103
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,255–$2,026
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
45 Willow St, Springfield, MA 01103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245–$2,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
$1,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 10
4d ago
339-341 Allen Street, Springfield, MA 01108
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
6h ago
South End apartment for rent in Springfield
14 Adams St #2, Springfield, MA 01105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
Verified
414 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,344–$1,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
414 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,664
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
$1,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
$1,750
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 10
4d ago
Verified
414 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,344–$1,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
45 Willow St, Springfield, MA 01103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245–$2,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
$1,750
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
$1,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 10
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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 September 12, 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 6% 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 Metro Center ($1,607/mo), East Forest Park ($1,607/mo), and Liberty Heights ($1,675/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).