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201 W Allen St

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Springfield, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, IL 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
Downtown Springfield$2,250$70048
Enos Park$2,250$75037

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, IL is a Studio unit found at The Hickox Collection in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood priced from $628. Denison Place in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hickox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$628
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 1BD1BR,1BA$750
Meadow View Landing1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Whispering Pines Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Safe Harbor Properties1 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. WiFi Included.1BR,1BA$845
Butler Place2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850
Smart Choice Park1 Bedroom Unit-Standard1BR,1BA$875
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, IL

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $0.78 price per square foot 102 S Glenwood Ave Model at 102 S Glenwood Ave, Unit Bottom Unit in the in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.88 price per square foot . 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.
102 S Glenwood Ave, Unit Bottom Unit102 S Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.78
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Orchard Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath South2BR,1BA$1.14
Safe Harbor PropertiesWalk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included.2BR,1BA$1.03
1221 W Washington St, Unit 21221 W Washington St2BR,1BA$1.06
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.03
2000 S Douglas Ave, Unit 32000 S Douglas Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Springfield?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Springfield, IL with pricing that ranges from $575 to $3,600. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Springfield ranging from $700 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Springfield ranges from $700 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,446.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Springfield range from $975 to $2,195, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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