
Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $600 (11 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Central area of Springfield.


733 W College St

716 W State St

301 W State St

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1147 E Elm St

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1046 W State St

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Central, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,440 | $975 | $3,250 |
Central 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,458 | $1,100 | $2,400 |
Central 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,455 | $2,000 | $3,020 |
Central 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,100 | $2,000 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $500. Park East - The U has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Park East - The U | The Drake | 4BR,4BA | $575 |
Park East - Cresco | Glass | 2BR,2BA | $655 |
El Madrid | El Madrid Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Timbers | Timbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, MO
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $0.77 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Artifacts Warehouse Lofts in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 3 Bedroom/3 Bath, June 1 Model at Bear Place starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Artifacts Warehouse Lofts | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Bear Place | 3 Bedroom/3 Bath, June 1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.00 |
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Embassy Apartments | Embassy Apartments - Close to MSU, Downtown Spf... | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Aspen Heights Springfield | 2x2 Frisco A/B | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Stonewood Apartments | Stonewood 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Elevate Student Living - Deep Elm | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Cherry Plaza | 2 Bedroom Units Available - Close to Downtown &... | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Markwood | Markwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Bear Paw Commons | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central
What type of rentals are currently available in Central?
There are currently 196 Apartments for Rent in Central, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,000. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central ranging from $620 to $3,250.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central ranges from $620 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,637.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central range from $550 to $2,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.
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