Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (12 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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728 E Walnut StSpringfield, MO 65806

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Stove Works Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stove Works Lofts

505 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Embassy Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Embassy Apartments

927-937 E Elm StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Founders Park Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Founders Park Lofts

331 E Water StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

700-720 E Walnut StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Pinnacle on the Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle on the Park

525 S Campbell AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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Brewery District Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brewery District Flats

535 W Walnut StSpringfield, MO 65806
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Cheapest Available Downtown Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 3 Beds unit found at The U at Park East priced from $625. Cresco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Downtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The U at Park East3BR/3BA - The Andres3BR,3BA$625
CrescoStudio - HubbleStudio,1BA$840
Pinnacle on the Park1x11BR,1BA$866
Sky Eleven1BR/1BA - Hunt1BR,1BA$939
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MO

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Springfield area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Artifacts Warehouse in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Downtown Springfield apartment is the 2 Bedroom A - Furnished Model at Heer's Luxury Living starting at $2,244 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Artifacts Warehouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Heer's Luxury Living2 Bedroom A - Furnished2BR,2BA$2.18
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingB1 | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
The U at Park East2BR/2BA - The Kirkenmeyer2BR,2BA$0.74
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
The 505 (MO)1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.04
Sky Eleven1BR/1BA - Hunt1BR,1BA$1.53
Pinnacle on the Park1x11BR,1BA$1.57
CrescoStudio - HubbleStudio ,1BA$1.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Springfield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Springfield is Pinnacle on the Park which is listed at $866, while the average apartment in Downtown Springfield costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 55 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Springfield?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Springfield have an average cost of $1,118 which is $82 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Springfield.

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