Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (197 Rentals)

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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East Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Markwood priced from $550. North Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable East Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$550
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$600
The U at Park East3BR/3BA - The Andres3BR,3BA$625
Eastview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Oakwood Townhomes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$700
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
El MadridEl Madrid 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Chace Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Springfield, MO

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Springfield area is the $0.72 price per square foot 225 E Blaine St Model at 225 E Blaine St, Unit Loft 200 in the in the Woodland Heights neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value East Springfield apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Artifacts Warehouse starting at $1,475 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
225 E Blaine St, Unit Loft 200225 E Blaine St3BR,2.5BA$0.72
Artifacts Warehouse3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.93
Sugar WoodRemodeled 2 BR Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
308 Madison2/12BR,1BA$0.87
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingB1 | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
The U at Park East2BR/2BA - The Kirkenmeyer2BR,2BA$0.74
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.96
712 Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.92
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.98

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Missouri, including Springfield. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Springfield is under $750.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Springfield is Markwood which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in East Springfield costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 84 regular apartments in East 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 East Springfield?

Cheap apartments in East Springfield have an average cost of $641 which is $909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Springfield.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.