> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://josetijam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Average Rent in Springfield, MA: What the Current Figures Show - URL: https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-springfield-ma/ - Published: 2026-10-13T05:19:11.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-13T05:46:07.000Z - Description: Typical rent in Springfield, MA falls roughly between $1,300 and $1,850 a month, depending on the data source and the size of the unit. The figures differ mainly because each source measures a different set of listings and periods. - Author: Housing Ledger Editorial - Tags: Springfield MA, rent, rental market, Massachusetts, #gce-2ebc0e2e Zillow lists an average of $1,850 for Springfield, MA [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/springfield-ma/?ref=josetijam.com). Apartments.com reports $1,308 per month [\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/springfield-ma/?ref=josetijam.com), and Zumper reports $1,800 per month as of September 2026 [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/springfield-ma?ref=josetijam.com). For a closer look, read [Average Rent in Bridgeport CT: What Renters Pay in 2026](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-bridgeport-ct/). The figures differ because each site measures rent in its own way and at its own point in time. A single number can mislead you if you do not know its source or date. This article shows what each figure means and how to use them when you set a budget for an apartment in Springfield. ## Why do the average rent figures differ between sites? Springfield's average rent differs by site because each site measures a different thing, and a single average does not settle the question. Each figure is correct for what it measures. | Source | Figure | Unit or date detail | | -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | | Apartments.com | $1,308/month [\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/springfield-ma/?ref=josetijam.com) | Monthly average | Zillow's figure has no date, so you cannot tell how recent it is. Zumper's is the only one in the table dated to a month. ### Averages and medians measure different things An average adds up the rents and divides by the number of units, so a few very high or very low rents can pull it up or down. A median is the middle value when all the rents are lined up from lowest to highest. Because the two work differently, an average and a median from the same market can look quite far apart. Those are asking prices for homes that are on the market today, not the rents people are already paying on existing leases. A listing median will often sit above an average that includes long-term tenants at older rents. ### What this means when you compare If you want the most useful number for a lease you are about to sign, look at listings for the size you need. Compare them with the average from one source, and note its date. Use the same source and the same bedroom count when you compare two figures, because a studio and a three-bedroom unit will not give you a comparable number. For a quick first check, Zumper's dated figure gives you a starting point. Set it beside the listing median and a few current listings in your target neighborhood. The gap between the two will show you how much asking prices sit above the typical rent. It also helps to read [Average Rent in Chesapeake, VA: What Typical Prices Look Like](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-chesapeake-va/). ![A person at a wooden kitchen table compares rental listings across several open browser tabs on a laptop screen.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=person%20browsing%20rental%20listings%20on%20a%20laptop&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How much does rent change with the number of bedrooms? Rentometer's bedroom figures are for houses, while RentHop's range runs from studios to 4-bedroom rentals. Compare only figures that describe the same kind of home and the same bedroom count. ### RentHop: from studio to 4 bedrooms RentHop lists Springfield rentals averaging $1,300 for a studio and $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental [\[4\]](https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/springfield-ma?ref=josetijam.com). Those two numbers mark the ends of its range, so they tell you little about one- or two-bedroom apartments. If you need a two- or three-bedroom apartment, look for a figure that matches that size. A studio price will understate what a family-sized unit costs. ### Rentometer: houses by bedroom count Rentometer's bedroom figures describe houses, which is why they look different from RentHop's. For houses, two-bedroom homes average about $1,300, and three-bedroom properties fall in the $2,500 to $2,600 range [\[5\]](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rent-in/ma/springfield-ma?ref=josetijam.com). A renter who budgets for a two-bedroom house and then needs a third bedroom could face a much higher monthly payment. Matching numbers do not mean matching units. ### Why the two sites do not line up Rentometer's figures come from house listings, while RentHop's come from a different listing pool. Because of that, the same bedroom count can produce different prices on each site. To compare like with like, follow these steps: 1. Choose the bedroom count you need, such as two bedrooms. 2. Note whether the site's figure covers houses or other rentals. 3. Compare only figures from the same site and category. Use the bedroom-count figures to narrow your search before you compare prices. Once you have a figure for the right size and type of home, you can set a realistic monthly target. ![Two printed apartment floor plans on a wooden table, one with a single bedroom and one with three bedrooms.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=one-bedroom%20and%20three-bedroom%20apartment%20floor%20plans%20on%20a%20table&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How does Springfield rent compare with the national average? Springfield rents sit below the national average on both Apartments.com and Zumper, but the size of the gap depends on which site you read. Apartments.com puts Springfield 22% below its national average of $1,667/mo. [\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/springfield-ma/?ref=josetijam.com) On that comparison, Springfield looks much cheaper than the country as a whole. The percentage gives you a quick sense of where the city stands against the national level. Zumper puts Springfield 5% below the national average, or $100 less per month, as of September 2026 [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/springfield-ma?ref=josetijam.com) That gap is much smaller. The two gaps differ because each site measures Springfield against its own national baseline. The same city can look 22% cheaper on one site and only 5% cheaper on the other, so the percentages are not interchangeable. ### Using the two comparisons The most common mistake is mixing numbers from two sites. Use one site's percentage with that site's own national number. Choose the source based on the question you are asking. For a budget, work in dollars from one source. That check tells you more than the headline percentage. ### What the percentages cannot show A percentage below a national average says nothing about the rent for one specific apartment. Two units in the same city can differ by far more than the citywide gap. The national comparison also does not show how Springfield compares with its neighbors or with other Massachusetts cities. ## Which Springfield rent figure should you budget with? Budget with the figure that matches the bedroom count you need, not the overall average. A citywide number mixes studios with larger homes, so it can leave you short or overstate what you need. The most recent dated figure here is Zumper's $1,800 per month as of September 2026 [\[3\]](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/springfield-ma?ref=josetijam.com). Use it as a starting point, then compare it with current listings for the bedroom count you want. Treat any single average as a snapshot. Rents move over time, so a figure from one month may not match what you see when you sign a lease. Pick your bedroom count, pull current listings for it, and build your budget from the middle of that range, not the cheapest unit you find. ## Sources 1. [Average Rental Price in Springfield, MA](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/springfield-ma/?ref=josetijam.com) 2. [Average Rent in Springfield, MA](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/springfield-ma/?ref=josetijam.com) 3. [Average Rent in Springfield, MA and Rent Price Trends](https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/springfield-ma?ref=josetijam.com) 4. [Average Rent in Springfield, MA](https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/springfield-ma?ref=josetijam.com) 5. [Average Rent in Springfield, MA](https://www.rentometer.com/average-rent-in/ma/springfield-ma?ref=josetijam.com)