2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Springfield, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,786 and +9% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 6 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 7 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 8 | Springfield (this page) | $1,510 |
| 9 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 11 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 13 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
| 14 | Clinton | $1,820 |
| 15 | Worcester | $1,878 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Springfield.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 4.3 mi | $1,390 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Westfield, MA | 14.3 mi | $1,440 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Amherst, MA | 19.7 mi | $1,910 | +$400 (+26%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 25.7 mi | $1,870 | +$360 (+24%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 27.3 mi | $2,080 | +$570 (+38%) |
| Farmington, CT | 32.3 mi | $2,250 | +$740 (+49%) |
| Middletown, CT | 38.6 mi | $1,710 | +$200 (+13%) |
| Southington, CT | 39.4 mi | $1,690 | +$180 (+12%) |
| Meriden, CT | 41.9 mi | $1,655 | +$145 (+10%) |
| Torrington, CT | 42.8 mi | $1,400 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 49.4 mi | $1,405 | $-105 (-7%) |
| Worcester, MA | 53.7 mi | $1,878 | +$368 (+24%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Springfield — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Springfield?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Springfield, Massachusetts is $1,510 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,786.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Springfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,400 ($5,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Springfield expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Springfield's 2-bedroom median of $1,510 is +9% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Springfield rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Springfield ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Springfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,390), Westfield ($1,440), Torrington ($1,400).