
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $550 (14 Rentals)
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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 | $922 | $840 | $1,078 |
| Downtown Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $679 | $3,000 |
| Downtown Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $630 | $4,084 |
| Downtown Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $609 | $1,875 |
| Downtown Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $550 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 14 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 4 Beds unit found at The U at Park East priced from $630. The Sterling has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. 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 | 4BR/4BA - The Drake | 4BR,4BA | $630 |
| The Sterling | Studio - The Sansone | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Pinnacle on the Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $866 |
| Cresco | Studio - Hubble | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| 320 W Walnut St | Back Facing | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MO
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Springfield area is the $0.80 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at Palace Hotel Lofts in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Springfield apartment is the C2 | Three Bedroom Model at Vue on Walnut | Student Housing starting at $839 with a $0.61 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Hotel Lofts | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Vue on Walnut | Student Housing | C2 | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
| Artifacts Warehouse | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Union Biscuit Warehouse, LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The 505 (MO) | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.71 |
| Sky Eleven | 2BR/2BA - Gillioz | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| 400 Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The U at Park East | 2BR/2BA - The Sixty-One | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Pinnacle on the Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Cresco | Studio - Hubble | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
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 $1,750.
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 $995.
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 56 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 $942 which is $53 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Springfield.
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