Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Neighborhood of Springfield, MA from $600 (9 Rentals)
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Bay, Springfield, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $1,316 | $1,390 |
Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,200 | $2,850 |
Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $1,239 | $2,150 |
Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,475 | $2,201 |
Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,100 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay area of Springfield, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Museum Park Apartments priced from $890. Cumberland Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,327. Here are the most affordable Bay apartments for rent in Springfield, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Museum Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Cumberland Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,327 |
SilverBrick Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,516 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay, MA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay area is the $1.61 price per square foot 25 Santa Barbara St Model at 25 Santa Barbara St, Unit 25 in the in the Bay neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Bay apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at SilverBrick Lofts starting at $1,367 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Forest Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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25 Santa Barbara St, Unit 25 | 25 Santa Barbara St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
SilverBrick Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Forest Park Apartments | The Edgeland | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Cumberland Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Stockbridge Court | A1BK-P | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
3 CHESTNUT, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
Museum Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBay, Springfield, MA
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Bay Neighborhood in Springfield, MA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Bay is Museum Park Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Bay costs $2,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Bay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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