Rent in Springfield, MA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,734$20,808 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,800 (+3.8%)How much rent can you afford in Springfield, MA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Springfield, MA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,219 | $14,628 | $48,760 | $23.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,382 | $16,584 | $55,280 | $26.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,734 | $20,808 | $69,360 | $33.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,127 | $25,524 | $85,080 | $40.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,296 | $27,552 | $91,840 | $44.15/hr |
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Rent in Springfield, MA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Springfield, MA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,800 for a two-bedroom, up 3.8% from $1,734. A one-bedroom goes from $1,382 to $1,421, a studio from $1,219 to $1,264.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Springfield, MA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,382 for a one-bedroom and $1,734 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,808 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Springfield, MA?
To keep a $1,734 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.35 an hour, or $69,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,382 takes $26.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Springfield, MA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,219, one bedroom $1,382, two $1,734, three $2,127 and four $2,296 a month.
Is rent affordable in Springfield, MA?
For the typical household, earning $52,656 a year ($4,388 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,734 takes 39.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,734 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $69,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.35 an hour.