Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, IL from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Watch Street

1519 S 11th St

The Hickcox Collection

1205 E Converse St

Safe Harbor Properties

1338 N 8th St

831 S Grand Ave W, Unit 2

1301 S Whittier Ave

720 W Edwards St

Meadow View Landing

400 W Allen St

Lincoln Tower Apartments

2316 Yale Blvd

436 W Cook St

325 S Lincoln Ave

118 N Glenwood Ave, Unit B

860 Loraine Ave

Whispering Pines Apartments

448 W Chenery St

102 S Glenwood Ave, Unit Bottom Unit

515 E Vine St, Unit 515 E Vine Apt B

Smart Choice Park

2430 N Grand Ave E
Downtown Springfield, Springfield, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Springfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Springfield Studio Apartments | $713 | $550 | $832 |
Downtown Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $809 | $550 | $1,350 |
Downtown Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,109 | $625 | $2,930 |
Downtown Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $975 | $975 | $975 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, IL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Springfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Springfield area of Springfield, IL is a Studio unit found at The Hickcox Collection priced from $642. Denison Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Hickcox Collection | The Hickox | Studio,1BA | $642 |
Denison Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Safe Harbor Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Lincoln Tower Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Whispering Pines Apartments | Spacious & Stylish Living at Whispering Pines –... | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Smart Choice Park | 1 Bedroom Unit-Standard | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, IL
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Springfield area is the $0.73 price per square foot 515 E Vine St Model at 515 E Vine St, Unit 515 E Vine Apt B in the in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Downtown Springfield apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Meadow View Landing starting at $950 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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515 E Vine St, Unit 515 E Vine Apt B | 515 E Vine St | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
Meadow View Landing | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
831 S Grand Ave W, Unit 2 | 831 S Grand Ave W | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Denison Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Lincoln Tower Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Safe Harbor Properties | 1st Floor Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Smart Choice Park | 1 Bedroom Unit-Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
118 N Glenwood Ave, Unit B | 118 N Glenwood Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
913 N 7th St, Unit 2 | 913 N 7th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
918 N 7th St, Unit C | 918 N 7th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Springfield, Springfield, IL
Ranked #1
Among neighborhoods in Springfield, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Springfield, Springfield, IL
McClernand Elementary School
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Getting Around the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood in Springfield, IL
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Downtown Springfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Springfield?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Springfield is at The Hickcox Collection listed at $642.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Springfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Springfield Apartment is $675 at Denison Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Springfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Springfield is starting from $925 at Safe Harbor Properties.
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