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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 $500. 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$500
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$575
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Village Club1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$600
Forest Cove Apartments2x1 - Forest Cove2BR,1BA$625
The U at Park East3BR/3BA - The Andres3BR,3BA$625
Cresco2BR/2BA - Glass2BR,2BA$655
Quail Ridge East ApartmentsQuail Ridge StudioStudio,1BA$675
Hillcrest 901 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
TimbersTimbers 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Springfield, MO

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Springfield area is the $0.95 price per square foot Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse Model at Sugar Wood in the in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value East Springfield apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Village Club starting at $725 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Southeast Springfield 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.
Sugar WoodRemodeled 2 BR Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Village Club2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Meadowview Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
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
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
English Village2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.96
North Terrace Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$0.73
MarkwoodMarkwood 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.89

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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 $695.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Springfield is Markwood which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in East Springfield costs $2,250.

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 105 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 $416 which is $1,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Springfield.

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