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

Spirit of St. Louis

The Dale
Phelps, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Phelps?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Phelps Studio Apartments | $878 | $645 | $1,118 |
Phelps 1 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $695 | $1,385 |
Phelps 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $730 | $1,550 |
Phelps 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $808 | $1,800 |
Phelps 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,012 | $599 | $2,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Central Flats | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
SoEl District Lofts | Studio/1 Bath/Floorplan B | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Spirit of St. Louis | Studio | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Artifacts Warehouse Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Bears Tower | Tower C, July 1st | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Aspen Heights Springfield | 2x2 Frisco A/B | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Elevate Student Living - Deep Elm | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Westwood on Battlefield | A1R- Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Bear Paw Commons | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
The Dale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
The Crossings at East Cherry | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Central Flats | Remodeled Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
SoEl District Lofts | Studio/1 Bath/Floorplan B | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePhelps, Springfield, MO
Ranked #25
Among neighborhoods in Springfield, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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