
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $535 (45 Rentals)


Markwood

Campus Court

1243 E Cherry St, Unit 203

1243 E Cherry St, Unit 402-D

1243 E Cherry St, Unit 203

Bear Garden Apartments

El Chaparral Apartments

Timbers
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El Madrid

Spirit of St. Louis

East Manor Apartments

1023-1025 N Campbell Ave

1234 E Elm St, Unit 12

1258 E Elm St, Unit 13

613 W Madison St

Market Street
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Regency Tower

724 W Elm St

1420 E Cherry St, Unit CH 4

Cresco

400 Place

1215 E Elm St, Unit 107

Heer's Luxury Living

Wilhoit Plaza Lofts

638 S Campbell Ave
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Elm Crest - 1435 E. Elm

Lumen

Jenny Lind Hall

The Courtyard on Walnut

Stove Works Lofts

King's Apartments

The M @ 414

Embassy Apartments

741 South Ave
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Ambassador Apartments

Walnut Apartments

H & T Apartments

Founders Park Lofts

755 South Ave

Pinnacle on the Park

Brewery District Flats

313 Park Central E

601 N National Ave
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Central, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Studio Apartments | $849 | $720 | $1,063 |
Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $939 | $535 | $3,000 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $615 | $4,252 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $609 | $1,950 |
| Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $550 | $2,598 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral, Springfield, MO
Ranked #16
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is El Chaparral Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Central costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?
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 68 regular apartments in Central 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 Central?
Cheap apartments in Central have an average cost of $578 which is $1,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.
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