Average Rent in Springfield, MA (2026)

Typical asking rent in Springfield is $1,900. Across the 4 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,565 to $2,138, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,900
Average rent
$1,876
Lowest ZIP
$1,565
Highest ZIP
$2,138

Rent by ZIP code in Springfield

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
01109Hampden County$2,138+13%
01108Hampden County$1,925+1%
01151Hampden County$1,875-1%
01103Hampden County$1,565-18%

Rent by bedroom count in Springfield

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Hampden County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market Rent
Studio$1,264
1 bedroom$1,421
2 bedroom$1,800
3 bedroom$2,241
4 bedroom$2,370

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Springfield?

Typical rent across Hampden County is $1,818 as of August 2026. That is up 4.3% from a year earlier and up 42.4% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Hampden CountyChange
2021$1,321+8.2%
2022$1,486+12.5%
2023$1,593+7.2%
2024$1,688+6.0%
2025$1,771+4.9%
2026 (through August)$1,818+2.6%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Springfield rent questions

What is the average rent in Springfield, MA?
Typical asking rent in Springfield is $1,900 a month as of July 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,565 to $2,138.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Springfield?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Hampden County is $1,800 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,421 and a three bedroom is $2,241. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Springfield?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Hampden County is $1,818 as of August 2026, up 4.3% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Springfield?
ZIP 01103 has the lowest typical asking rent in Springfield at $1,565 a month, compared with $1,900 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Springfield?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Springfield rent of $1,900, that is about $5,700 a month, or $68,400 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Springfield sits in the Springfield, MA metro area.

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Would a rental in Springfield cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Springfield median rent of $1,900 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.