1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Springfield, MA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,786 and +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Springfield
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Springfield
Compare Springfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,120 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,120 |
| 3 | New Bedford | $1,120 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,160 |
| 5 | Spencer | $1,170 |
| 6 | Webster | $1,170 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 8 | Springfield (this page) | $1,215 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,260 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,260 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,280 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,390 |
| 13 | Clinton | $1,410 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,447 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,550 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,370 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,310 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,254 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,940 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,840 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,787 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,730 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,730 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,720 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,698 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,650 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,620 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,620 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,620 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Springfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 4.3 mi | $1,120 | $-95 (-8%) |
| Westfield, MA | 14.3 mi | $1,160 | $-55 (-5%) |
| Amherst, MA | 19.7 mi | $1,540 | +$325 (+27%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 25.7 mi | $1,480 | +$265 (+22%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 27.3 mi | $1,640 | +$425 (+35%) |
| Farmington, CT | 32.3 mi | $1,780 | +$565 (+47%) |
| Middletown, CT | 38.6 mi | $1,350 | +$135 (+11%) |
| Southington, CT | 39.4 mi | $1,340 | +$125 (+10%) |
| Meriden, CT | 41.9 mi | $1,355 | +$140 (+12%) |
| Torrington, CT | 42.8 mi | $1,130 | $-85 (-7%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 49.4 mi | $1,155 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Worcester, MA | 53.7 mi | $1,458 | +$243 (+20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Springfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Springfield?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Springfield, Massachusetts is $1,215 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,786.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Springfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,600 ($4,050/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Springfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Springfield's 1-bedroom median of $1,215 is +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Springfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 1-bedroom data, Springfield ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Springfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,120), Westfield ($1,160), Torrington ($1,130).