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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, MO

Pricing Updated: 04/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, MO area range in price from $360 to $3,690 with an overall median price of $2,441. The three Springfield neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Parkwood Survival at $550, Cooper Estates at $650, and Southern Hills at $589. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Springfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Parkwood Survival$875$55076
Cooper Estates$1,005$6504
Southern Hills$1,005$58947
Sherman Ave Project Area$1,027$55091
Quail Creek$1,450$65069
Scenic Park$1,500$360166
Westside$1,500$360130
Northwest$1,545$360243
Chesterfield Village$1,551$575129
Golden Pond$1,551$57587

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Delmar Meadows in the Northwest neighborhood priced from $360. Village Club in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delmar Meadows2 BR2BR,1BA$360
Village Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$525
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
Eastview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$605
Park East - The UThe Drake4BR,4BA$615
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR,1BA$625
Grandview Village1 bedroom with W/D connections1BR,1BA$675
Seminole North ApartmentsSeminole North 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Rosewood Village1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MO

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $0.50 price per square foot 4x4 Boulder E Model at Aspen Heights Springfield in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $790. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the Duplex Model at Ben Steele Springfield starting at $1,200 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Southwest Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen Heights Springfield4x4 Boulder E4BR,4BA$0.50
Ben Steele SpringfieldDuplex2BR,2BA$0.78
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.89
Chesterfield Village3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
Ozark Mountain Crossing ApartmentsOzark 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment Available!2BR,2BA$0.86
Embassy ApartmentsEmbassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf...2BR,1BA$0.87
Silver Springs Apartments2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$0.92
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73
Village Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.70

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Springfield Overview

Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri. It is a commercial center and acts as the gateway to the Ozark Mountains. It is an important agricultural center that has been rapidly growing and strengthening the national economy over the years. Located on the Ozark plateau, it has a flat and gentle rolling terrain with areas of farmland and deciduous forest. A wide variety of Springfield apartments found all over the city make living here fantastic.

Why live in Springfield, MO?

Living in Springfield is easy since it has all one would need. It has a growing job market with 8.5% workforce growth in the last four years, making it the best place to fast-track your career. With Springfield Apartments costing 25% less than the national average, you can easily afford the home you have always wanted. Commuting is easy with less than 20 minutes average for you to get to your destination, and the vibrancy as well as friendliness of Springfield residents is incomparable. It is the ultimate place for those who love the outdoors with verdant woodlands, pristine lakes, and sparkling streams, making it perfect for outdoor adventures.

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Getting Around Springfield, MO

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Springfield is under $685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Village Club which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $2,441.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Springfield?

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 1,594 regular apartments in Springfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Springfield?

Cheap apartments in Springfield have an average cost of $460 which is $1,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.

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