
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MO from $300 (17 Rentals)
Student Housing Options in Springfield.
Cheap Apartments in Springfield.


Park East - The U

Park East - The Sterling

Vue on Walnut | Student Housing
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Elevate Student Living - Deep Elm

Park East - Sky Eleven

The 505 (MO)
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Aspen Heights Springfield

Beacon Springfield

Park East - Cresco

East Cherry Flats

ELEVATE Student Living - The Jefferson
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Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Springfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Springfield Studio Apartments | $967 | $575 | $3,295 |
Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,006 | $500 | $2,708 |
Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $360 | $5,355 |
Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $550 | $5,575 |
Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $499 | $3,677 |
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Getting Around Springfield, MO
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Springfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Springfield is under $709.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Oak Place which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $1,648.
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 1,727 regular apartments in Springfield 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 Springfield?
Cheap apartments in Springfield have an average cost of $391 which is $1,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
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