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Central, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Central, MO

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Central, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Central Apartments for rent:

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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. Greenway Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park East - The UThe Drake4BR,4BA$615
Greenway StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$655
El MadridEl Madrid StudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, MO

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.19 price per square foot Penthouse Model at 400 Place in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
400 PlacePenthouse2BR,1BA$1.19
Aspen Heights Springfield4x4 Boulder E4BR,4BA$0.50
Bear Place3 Bedroom/3 Bath, June 13BR,3BA$1.00
Bears TowerTower C, July 1st2BR,2BA$1.07
East Manor ApartmentsEast Manor 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Embassy ApartmentsEmbassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf...2BR,1BA$0.87
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Elevate Student Living - Deep ElmD12BR,2BA$0.97
Cherry Plaza2 Bedroom Units Available - Close to Downtown &...2BR,2BA$1.03
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Central?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in Central, MO with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,690. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central ranging from $620 to $3,020.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central ranges from $620 to $3,020 with an average monthly rent of $1,600.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central range from $550 to $2,097, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,175 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,285 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $589.

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