
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Springfield area of Springfield.


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Downtown Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Springfield Studio Apartments | $926 | $840 | $1,078 |
| Downtown Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,211 | $647 | $3,000 |
| Downtown Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $615 | $3,876 |
| Downtown Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $609 | $1,875 |
| Downtown Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $550 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The U at Park East | 3BR/3BA - The Andres | 3BR,3BA | $625 |
| Cresco | Studio - Hubble | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Pinnacle on the Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $866 |
| Sky Eleven | 1BR/1BA - Hunt | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| 400 Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artifacts Warehouse | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Heer's Luxury Living | 2 Bedroom A - Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Vue on Walnut | Student Housing | B1 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| The U at Park East | 2BR/2BA - The Kirkenmeyer | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| 400 Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The 505 (MO) | 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Sky Eleven | 1BR/1BA - Hunt | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Pinnacle on the Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Cresco | Studio - Hubble | Studio ,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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