Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $1,195 (6 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The U at Park East4BR/4BA - The Drake4BR,4BA$630
The SterlingStudio - The SansoneStudio,1BA$835
CrescoStudio - HubbleStudio,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MO

As of August 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palace Hotel Lofts4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$0.80
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingC2 | Three Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.61
Artifacts Warehouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.13
Stove Works Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Union Biscuit Warehouse, LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.51
The 505 (MO)2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.71
Wilhoit Plaza Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Sky Eleven2BR/2BA - Gillioz2BR,2BA$0.90
400 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
The U at Park East2BR/2BA - The Sixty-One2BR,2BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Springfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Springfield?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Springfield, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $10,118. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Springfield ranging from $1,195 to $1,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Springfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Springfield ranges from $1,195 to $1,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,480.

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