Studio Apartment Rent in Springfield, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Springfield, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,836 and +18% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Springfield
Compare Springfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield (this page) | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fairhaven | $1,060 |
| 8 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 10 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 11 | Ware | $1,160 |
| 12 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 13 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 15 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Springfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 4.3 mi | $970 | $-85 (-8%) |
| Westfield, MA | 14.3 mi | $1,000 | $-55 (-5%) |
| Amherst, MA | 19.7 mi | $1,330 | +$275 (+26%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 25.7 mi | $1,280 | +$225 (+21%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 27.3 mi | $1,430 | +$375 (+36%) |
| Farmington, CT | 32.3 mi | $1,540 | +$485 (+46%) |
| Middletown, CT | 38.6 mi | $1,170 | +$115 (+11%) |
| Meriden, CT | 41.9 mi | $1,260 | +$205 (+19%) |
| Torrington, CT | 42.8 mi | $960 | $-95 (-9%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 49.4 mi | $978 | $-77 (-7%) |
| Worcester, MA | 53.7 mi | $1,448 | +$393 (+37%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 53.8 mi | $1,130 | +$75 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Springfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Springfield?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Springfield, Massachusetts is $1,055 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,836.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Springfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,200 ($3,517/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Springfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Springfield's studio median of $1,055 is +18% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Springfield rank for studio rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Springfield ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Springfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Chicopee ($970), Westfield ($1,000), Torrington ($960).