What is the average apartment size in Springfield?

The average size for a Springfield, MA apartment is 713 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Springfield?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Springfield is $1,487 per month, a 1.96% increase from last year’s average of $1,459.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Springfield?

In Springfield, studios rent for $1,060 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,469 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,662 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,755 per month

What is the average apartment size in Springfield?

The typical apartment in Springfield offers about 713 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Springfield?

Studio apartments in Springfield average 514 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 632 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 907 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,048 sq. ft.

Springfield, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Springfield?

The typical rent budget in Springfield ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Springfield?

In Springfield, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield include Forest Park Heights ($1,293/month), Memorial Square ($1,415/month), and Metro Center ($1,660/month), all below the citywide average of $1,487.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $1,487, a 1.96% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,459.

Studio Apartments at $1,060 offer the most budget-friendly option with 514 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 632 square feet for $1,469, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,662 offer 907 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,048 sq ft) for $1,755, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Springfield, MA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,487	713 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,060	514 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,469	632 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,662	907 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,755	1,048 sq. ft.

Springfield, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Springfield, MA have increased by 1.96% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,459 to $1,487.

What's the typical rent budget in Springfield, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Springfield, MA (43%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Springfield, MA?

29,319 or 51% of the households in Springfield, MA are renter-occupied while 28,727 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

Forest Park Heights $1,293/month

Memorial Square $1,415/month

Metro Center $1,660/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,487/month.

Average Rent in Springfield, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Metro Center	$1,660
Memorial Square	$1,415
Forest Park Heights	$1,293

Springfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Forest Park Heights is 9% lower than in Memorial Square

$1,293

Forest Park Heights rent is 13% lower than Springfield average

Average Rent $1,293

$1,415

Memorial Square rent is 5% lower than Springfield average

Average Rent $1,415

How Springfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Springfield	$1,487
Boston	$3,775
Cambridge	$3,748
Worcester	$2,049
Quincy	$2,822
Somerville	$3,661
Fall River	$2,099
Lowell	$2,317
Salem	$2,777
Waltham	$3,225
Medford	$3,244
Northampton	$2,177
Holyoke, MA	$1,441
Westfield, MA	$1,906
Chicopee, MA	$1,498

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Springfield apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.