Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $300 (158 Rentals)

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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 4 Beds unit found at The U at Park East priced from $499. 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
The U at Park East4BR/4BA - The Drake4BR,4BA$499
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
Harvard1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$600
Village Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$600
Cresco2BR/2BA - Glass2BR,2BA$615
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR,1BA$625
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Scotsdale1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Village Club NorthGlen Isle 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
The SterlingStudio - The AngelinaStudio,1BA$660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Springfield, MO

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Springfield area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Parkwood Apartments in the in the Northeast neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value East Springfield apartment is the 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Model at The 505 (MO) starting at $740 with a $0.74 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.
Parkwood Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.89
The 505 (MO)2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.74
712 Flats2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.82
Village Club2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Village Club NorthGlen Isle 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.84
Aspen Heights Springfield2x2 Frisco A/B2BR,2BA$0.91
Rosewood Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Harvard1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.71
Southwinds ApartmentsSouthwinds 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.86
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73

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East Springfield, Springfield, MO

Ranked #3

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the East Springfield Neighborhood in Springfield, MO

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $660.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Springfield is Harvard which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in East Springfield costs $2,500.

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 91 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 $407 which is $2,093 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Springfield.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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