1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Springfield, IL (127 Rentals)

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property at 515 S Grand Ave W
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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515 S Grand Ave W, Unit I

515 S Grand Ave W
SpringfieldIL62704
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property at 2020 N 16th St
$800
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2020 N 16th St

SpringfieldIL62702
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property at 1901 S 15th St
$795 - $850
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1901 S 15th St

SpringfieldIL62703
property at 2309 Cherry Hills Dr
$1,938 - $2,002

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Base Rent$1,938

Total Monthly Price$1,938
1 Bedroom Rentals
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2309 Cherry Hills Dr

SpringfieldIL62704

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property at 300 Forrest Ave
$899
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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300 Forrest Ave

SpringfieldIL62702
property at 229 W Allen St
$950 - $1,250
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229 W Allen St

SpringfieldIL62704
property at 422 S Lincoln Ave
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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422 S Lincoln Ave

SpringfieldIL62704
property at 102 E Scarritt St
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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102 E Scarritt St, Unit 5

102 E Scarritt St
SpringfieldIL62704
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Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 12, 2026

There are currently 43 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Springfield, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $675 to $1,350. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Springfield with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Springfield22$912$675
Enos Park21$925$675

Largest Available Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Springfield, IL is found at Centre @ 501 Apartments in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood and is 1,083 square feet priced from $1,200. Lincoln Tower Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $1,060. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Springfield:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Centre @ 501 Apartments1,083 Sq Ft$1,200
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$1,060
Cedar Point ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Garden980 Sq Ft$1,100
731 South Grand Ave W1/1800 Sq Ft$1,050
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD750 Sq Ft$750
Safe Harbor PropertiesDowntown725 Sq Ft$930
Chatham CrossingUnit 839705 Sq Ft$759
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard605 Sq Ft$925
The Meadows at Durkin1 Bed 1 Bath590 Sq Ft$875
The District Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath590 Sq Ft$995

Cheapest Available Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Springfield, IL is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential Model starting from $600 at Whispering Pines Apartments . The second most affordable Springfield 1 Bedroom is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 909 S 8th St starting at $750 in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Springfield is currently $960. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Springfield:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential$600
909 S 8th St1 Beds, 1 Baths$750
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD$750
Chatham CrossingUnit 839$759
The Meadows at Durkin1 Bed 1 Bath$875
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr/ 1 Bath Private Balcony Capitol Views$895
Capitol Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath$896
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard$925

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Springfield Overview

Springfield apartments abound in the capital city of Illinois. You will have your pick from basic to the most luxurious apartments available anywhere. You’ll find plenty to do in the city itself, but you’re still not too far from rural towns if you ever need a little elbow room.

Why live in Springfield, IL?

With all the places you could live in the world, it can be a daunting task to know where to put down roots. One of the benefits of Springfield is that you’re in the center of the United States. Whether you want to head to the east coast, west coast, the deep south or somewhere in the northland, you won’t have as far to go. You’ll be far enough south to have milder winters without having to forfeit the enjoyment of four seasons. A very historic setting makes for an inspiring place to live and work. Apartments in Springfield give you the perfect opportunity to get the most out of life in the area.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Springfield Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Springfield Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Springfield is $960.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Springfield Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Springfield is a 1,083 square feet unit starting from $1,200 at Centre @ 501 Apartments.

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