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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (48 Rentals)
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Park East - The Sterling
312 Park Central ESpringfield, MO 65806
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Campus Court
1228 E Belmont StSpringfield, MO 65804
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Central Flats
431 E Harrison StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Park East - Cresco
310 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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El Chaparral Apartments
1300 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65802
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from $6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 28
Southwinds Apartments
821 South AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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from $675Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 21
El Madrid
1445-1447 E Cherry StSpringfield, MO 65802
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East Manor Apartments
1333 Elm StSpringfield, MO 65802
1432-1432 E Cairo St
SpringfieldMO65802
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Embassy Apartments
927-937 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Artifacts Warehouse Lofts
520 W Olive StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Cherry Plaza
1210 E Cherry StSpringfield, MO 65802
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Stonewood Apartments
901-909 South AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Market Street
1100 S Market AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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SoEl District Lofts
430 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Spirit of St. Louis
1310 E Saint Louis StSpringfield, MO 65802
613 W Madison St
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400 Place
400 E Walnut StSpringfield, MO 65806
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936-944 South AveSpringfield, MO 65806
620 S Main Ave
SpringfieldMO65806
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1420 E Cherry St, Unit CH 4
1420 E Cherry StSpringfield, MO 65802
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The Wayfarer at the Dale
1112 S Grant AveSpringfield, MO 65807
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Central, Springfield, MO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Studio Apartments | $830 | $645 | $1,118 |
| Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $954 | $550 | $2,057 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $629 | $3,000 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $550 | $2,085 |
| Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $575 | $2,676 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $500. Park East - The U has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Park East - The U | The Drake | 4BR,4BA | $575 |
| Park East - Cresco | Glass | 2BR,2BA | $655 |
| Timbers | Timbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Park East - The Sterling | The Miller | Studio,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 |
| 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 May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $0.77 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Artifacts Warehouse Lofts in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 3 Bedroom/3 Bath, June 1 Model at Bear Place starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 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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| Artifacts Warehouse Lofts | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| Bear Place | 3 Bedroom/3 Bath, June 1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.00 |
| Bears Tower | Tower C, Aug 1st | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Wilhoit Plaza Lofts | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Embassy Apartments | Embassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf... | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Aspen Heights Springfield | 2x2 Frisco A/B | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Elevate Student Living - Deep Elm | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Bear Paw Commons | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is Markwood which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Central costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?
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 96 regular apartments in Central 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 Central?
Cheap apartments in Central have an average cost of $493 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.
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