Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Phelps Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Jenny Lind Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jenny Lind Hall

711 S Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
Senior Living
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The M @ 414
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The M @ 414

414 E Monroe StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Springfield Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Commons

728 S Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Phelps, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Phelps Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Phelps area of Springfield, MO is a Studio unit found at Central Flats priced from $695. SoEl District Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Phelps apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central FlatsRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$695
SoEl District LoftsStudio/1 Bath/Floorplan BStudio,1BA$799
Spirit of St. LouisStudio1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Phelps, MO

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Phelps area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Artifacts Warehouse Lofts in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Phelps apartment is the Tower C, July 1st Model at Bears Tower starting at $1,285 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Phelps apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artifacts Warehouse Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Bears TowerTower C, July 1st2BR,2BA$1.07
Aspen Heights Springfield2x2 Frisco A/B2BR,2BA$0.92
Elevate Student Living - Deep ElmD12BR,2BA$0.97
Westwood on BattlefieldA1R- Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.54
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.02
The DaleStudioStudio ,1BA$1.86
The Crossings at East Cherry1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Central FlatsRemodeled StudioStudio ,1BA$1.74
SoEl District LoftsStudio/1 Bath/Floorplan BStudio ,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Phelps, Springfield, MO

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Phelps Neighborhood in Springfield, MO

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Phelps Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Phelps?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Phelps is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Phelps?

The cheapest apartment in Phelps is Spirit of St. Louis which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Phelps costs $2,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Phelps?

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 19 regular apartments in Phelps 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 Phelps?

Cheap apartments in Phelps have an average cost of $419 which is $1,731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phelps.

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