Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $400 (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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Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

700-720 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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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 4 Beds unit found at The U at Park East priced from $499. Cresco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $615. Here are the most affordable Downtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The U at Park East4BR/4BA - The Drake4BR,4BA$499
Cresco2BR/2BA - Glass2BR,2BA$615
The SterlingStudio - The AngelinaStudio,1BA$660
Sky Eleven1BR/1BA - Hunt1BR,1BA$819
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MO

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Springfield area is the $1.30 price per square foot 1 Bedroom B Model at Heer's Luxury Living Lofts in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,304. The second greatest value Downtown Springfield apartment is the 2 Bed/1.5 Bath with Loft/DELUXE Model at SoEl District Lofts starting at $1,995 with a $2.38 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.
Heer's Luxury Living Lofts1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.30
SoEl District Lofts2 Bed/1.5 Bath with Loft/DELUXE2BR,1.5BA$2.38
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
The 505 (MO)STUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.66
Sky Eleven1BR/1BA - Hunt1BR,1BA$1.33
The U at Park East1BR/1BA - The Terrazo1BR,1BA$1.58
CrescoStudio - GoodmanStudio ,1BA$1.80
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingS1 | StudioStudio ,1BA$2.68
The SterlingStudio - The ReppioStudio ,1BA$2.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Springfield is under $1,995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Springfield is Cresco which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Downtown Springfield costs $902.

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 63 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 $683 which is $219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Springfield.

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