Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, MO from $500 (44 Rentals)

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The Oaks of Springfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks of Springfield

1448 N Benton AveSpringfield, MO 65802
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Stove Works Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stove Works Lofts

505 N Jefferson AveSpringfield, MO 65806
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Midtown Springfield, Springfield, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Springfield area of Springfield, MO is a 4 Beds unit found at Aspen Springfield priced from $599. Oak Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Midtown Springfield apartments for rent in Springfield, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspen Springfield4 Bedroom - Boulder A4BR,4BA$599
Oak Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$600
The U at Park East3BR/3BA - The Andres3BR,3BA$625
El Chaparral ApartmentsEl Chaparral 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Greenway StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$735
Spirit of St. LouisStudio1BR,1BA$760
Bear Garden Apartments1 bed, 1 bath Premium1BR,1BA$770
SankofaStudioStudio,1BA$795
Hillcrest 902 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Springfield, MO

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Springfield area is the $1.09 price per square foot Tower A, August 1st Model at Bears Tower in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Midtown Springfield apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Forest Park Townhomes starting at $1,325 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bears TowerTower A, August 1st4BR,4BA$1.09
Forest Park Townhomes2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Parkwood Apartments3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.08
The 505 (MO)2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.75
Hillcrest 902 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Vue on Walnut | Student HousingB1 | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
The U at Park East2BR/2BA - The Kirkenmeyer2BR,2BA$0.74
Stonewood ApartmentsStonewood 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Silver Springs2.1.5 (840)2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Bear Paw Commons2x12BR,1BA$1.07

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Springfield is under $825.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Springfield is Oak Place which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Midtown Springfield costs $1,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown 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 71 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown Springfield?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Springfield have an average cost of $575 which is $922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Springfield.

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