
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, MO from $300 (50 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Springfield.
Cheap Apartments in Springfield.


Quail Ridge East Apartments

Grandview Village

Seminole

Greenway Studios

The Pavilion on Battlefield

Villages at Nathanael Greene

The Greens at Springfield

Quail Creek

Sandstone Heights Apartments
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The Falcon of Southern Hills Apartments

Sherwood Village Apartments

The Crescent Apartments

Chesterfield Village

Polo Club

Fremont Landing

Orchard Park Apartments

Marion Park Apartments

Boomer Town Studios

Coryell Courts Apartments
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Trail's Bend Apartments and Townhomes

Townhomes at Quail Ridge

SoEl District Lofts

Verandas

Hawthorn Suites Apartments

Bradford Park

Cambridge Park Apartments

Kelly Greens Apartments

The Crossings at East Cherry

Willow Creek
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Dryden

South Valley Apartments

Golden Pond

The Bay

Lodges at Kensington Park

Coryell Commons

Monarch

Brewery District Flats

Battlefield Park Apartments

Cambium Apartments
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Weaver Creek Apartments

Kensington Park Apartments

735 South Ave

Artifacts Warehouse Lofts

Huntley Ridge

Embassy Ozark

Mountain Boulevard

Republic Palms

Northbrooke Apartments

Old Stone
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Studio Apartments | $999 | $575 | $2,499 |
| Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $505 | $3,000 |
| Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $575 | $9,895 |
| Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $609 | $5,445 |
| Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $550 | $3,620 |
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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 $690.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Oak Place which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $1,958.
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 1,981 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 $608 which is $1,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.