
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (51 Rentals)
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Campus Court

Greenway Studios

El Chaparral Apartments

El Madrid

Southwinds Apartments

Central Flats

East Manor Apartments

Market Street

Stonewood Apartments

SoEl District Lofts

320 S Florence Ave

Spirit of St. Louis

Park East - Cresco

614 W Mt Vernon St

Southwinds East

1420 E Cherry St, Unit CH 4

400 Place

Heers Luxury Living
Central, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Studio Apartments | $840 | $645 | $1,118 |
Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $924 | $550 | $2,549 |
Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,119 | $680 | $3,000 |
Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $550 | $2,097 |
Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $589 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Springfield, MO is a 4 Beds unit found at Park East - The U priced from $615. Central Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park East - The U | The Drake | 4BR,4BA | $615 |
Central Flats | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Timbers | Timbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Park East - The Sterling | The Miller | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Cherry Plaza | 2 Bedroom Units Available - Close to Downtown &... | 2BR,2BA | $775 |
Embassy Apartments | Embassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf... | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
El Madrid | El Madrid 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Park East - Sky Eleven | Hunt | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
SoEl District Lofts | Studio/1 Bath/Floorplan B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, MO
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.06 price per square foot 509 W Olive St Model at 509 W Olive St, Unit 204 in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 4x4 Boulder E Model at Aspen Heights Springfield starting at $790 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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509 W Olive St, Unit 204 | 509 W Olive St | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Aspen Heights Springfield | 4x4 Boulder E | 4BR,4BA | $0.50 |
Bear Place | 3 Bedroom/3 Bath, June 1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.00 |
Parkway Townhouses | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Bears Tower | Tower C, July 1st | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Embassy Apartments | Embassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf... | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Elevate Student Living - Deep Elm | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Cherry Plaza | 2 Bedroom Units Available - Close to Downtown &... | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Bear Paw Commons | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central is at Central Flats listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $695 at Timbers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $775 at Cherry Plaza.
What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park East - The U and starts from $650.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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