
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, IL from $400 (20 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Downtown Springfield area of Springfield.


2013 S Spring St

619 S Walnut St

110 S Grand Ave W

419 N 1st St

1710 S Henry St

333 S Douglas Ave, Unit 4

1020 N Wesley St

1729 S 1st St

131 S Douglas Ave
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1616 S 7th St

824 E Ridgely Ave

2103 S 17th St

1104 N 13th St

1920 S 7th St

649 W Vine St

649 W Vine St

1412 S College St

1710 E Moffat Ave

1715 Clay St
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Downtown Springfield, Springfield, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Springfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Springfield 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $972 | $495 | $1,245 |
Downtown Springfield 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,255 | $1,000 | $1,650 |
Downtown Springfield 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Downtown Springfield 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,327 | $804 | $1,850 |
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There are currently 20 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 $634. 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 | $634 |
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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, IL
As of May 02, 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 102 S Glenwood Ave Model at 102 S Glenwood Ave, Unit Bottom Unit starting at $875 with a $0.78 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 |
102 S Glenwood Ave, Unit Bottom Unit | 102 S Glenwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
318 S State St, Unit 1 | 318 S State St | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Orchard Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath South | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
118 N Glenwood Ave, Unit C | 118 N Glenwood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1221 W Washington St, Unit 2 | 1221 W Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
3TEN | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Springfield
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Springfield?
There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, IL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $2,960. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Springfield ranging from $495 to $1,850.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Springfield?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Springfield ranges from $495 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,084.
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