Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, OH from $400 (27 Rentals)

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Gateway Gardens Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Gardens Apartments

501 S Limestone StSpringfield, OH 45505
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Shawnee Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shawnee Place

102 E Main StSpringfield, OH 45502
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Sweetbriar Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sweetbriar Apartments

1917-2011 Sweetbriar LnSpringfield, OH 45505
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North Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Park Apartments

2550 N Limestone StSpringfield, OH 45503
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Northbrook
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northbrook

2936-2944 Derr RdSpringfield, OH 45503
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Williamsburg Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Plaza

2680 E High StSpringfield, OH 45505
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Springwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springwood Apartments

840 E John StSpringfield, OH 45505
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Colonial Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Arms

1576 E High StSpringfield, OH 45505
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Royal York
1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal York

1910 E High StSpringfield, OH 45505
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Crossgate
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crossgate

600 Crossgate CtSpringfield, OH 45505
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Tubman Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tubman Towers

17 W Johnson AveSpringfield, OH 45506
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Ridgewood Town Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Town Homes

1009-1163 E Home RdSpringfield, OH 45503
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Rose Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Commons

1315 West High StreetSpringfield, OH 45506
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, OH

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cedar Hills Broadview Acres$1,275$8501
Springfield$1,502$64520

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, OH is a Studio unit found at Aster Court Apartments in the Springfield neighborhood priced from $650. Springfield Greenlawn Arbors in the Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aster Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Springfield Greenlawn ArborsStudioStudio,1BA$690
Coventry VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$865
Jeffrey PlaceJeffrey Place1BR,1BA$874
Governor's Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
The MasonNo Availability1BR,1BA$900
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$950
Northridge Apartments2BDTH2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, OH

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $0.99 price per square foot 5635 Twitchell Rd Model at 5635 Twitchell Rd, Unit C in the in the Springfield neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the 2BDTH Model at Northridge Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5635 Twitchell Rd, Unit C5635 Twitchell Rd2BR,1BA$0.99
Northridge Apartments2BDTH2BR,1BA$1.31
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.19
Governor's Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Coventry VillageOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
The MasonNo Availability1BR,1BA$1.50
1120 Garfield Ave, Unit Apartment1120 Garfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Jeffrey PlaceJeffrey Place1BR,1BA$1.59
Aster Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26
Springfield Greenlawn ArborsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.40

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Springfield Overview

Recently designated an 'All-American City', Springfield acts as home to over 60,000 residents in the great state of Ohio. Situated on the gorgeous banks of the scenic Mad River, this thriving locale is just two dozen or so miles from the city excitement of Dayton.

Why live in Springfield, OH?

Home to the liberal arts college Wittenberg University as well as a number of long-running industry centers, Springfield apartments make an ideal spot to call home for anyone in the market for an Ohio residence. From public parkways to historic landmarks, this prime slice of working-class midwestern charm is a fantastic destination for many different walks of life.

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Getting Around Springfield, OH

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springfield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Aster Court Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $1,388.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Springfield?

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 1 regular apartments in Springfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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